Extended stay at Yorkshire monastery brings many blessings
Good Samaritan Sister Christine Manning arrived at Stanbrook Abbey, North Yorkshire in November 2019 for a five-month sabbatical, however, she did not expect she would be there nine months later....
St Scholastica’s College rises to a new challenge for boarders
The COVID-19 pandemic had a big impact on education right across Australia as schools closed and home-learning took over, but one group of students who faced particular challenges were boarders,...
Mater Dei adapts to new ways of teaching, learning and supporting one another
The pandemic brought big changes to schools and education deliverers world-wide, and it was no exception for the Mater Dei community of students and Young Adults with an intellectual disability,...
New national education committee ‘the fruit of many labours’
The creation of a new national education committee for lay-governed Catholic schools whose heritage lies in religious institutes was a terrific act of faith, confidence and hope in the future,...
Sister Veronica Hoey looks forward to her new role in Melbourne
Good Samaritan Sister Veronica Hoey has been appointed Vicar for Religious in the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, a role which she said embraced the Good Sams’ Statement of Directions, calling...
Appeal to help provide emergency food relief in the Philippines
The Good Samaritan Foundation has launched an appeal to raise funds for immediate emergency relief for poor communities in the Philippines who are at risk of starvation because of the...
Shutdown a chance to do things differently at Santa Maria College
The importance of nurturing connectedness and hope during challenging times were two of the key lessons learned by staff and students at Santa Maria College in Melbourne during the COVID-19...
‘Fencebook’ becomes a neighbourhood hub for families
A shy foray by Good Samaritan Oblate Helen Smith into cheering up those in her neighbourhood during the COVID-19 lockdown period by creating a ‘Fencebook’ community library is bringing joy....
Pope Francis invites us to celebrate Laudato Si’ Week
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis which has shaken the world, Pope Francis has invited everyone to join in celebrating Laudato Si’ Week, as a reminder that although we...
Those most vulnerable are on front line of COVID-19 pandemic
A coalition of Catholic leaders has written to Australia’s Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, advocating for the most vulnerable people in the community to receive government support during the COVID-19 pandemic....
Mater Christi College continues to support wellbeing, learning and teaching
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted education systems across the world. Schools are being challenged to provide flexible and remote learning and to develop new ways to support their students, families...
Santa Teresa community keeps the faith in isolation during pandemic
Easter’s theme of entering the tomb and keeping vigil until Christ’s resurrection on the third day has never been so relevant for Christians confined to their homes during the current...