March 2026

We must empower women to find and have their voices heard

Each year we celebrate International Women’s Day, but if it is to mean anything, we must empower women to find and have their voices heard, writes Congregational Leader Catherine McCahill.

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Bacolod rebuilding continues with support from Typhoon Appeal

An Emergency Appeal launched by the Good Samaritan Foundation has helped hundreds of families get back on their feet following a destructive typhoon that battered communities in Bacolod, the Philippines.

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SAM Program supports women in Australia and the Philippines

The Good Samaritan Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring Program is providing scholarships for studies in theology, along with mentoring and spiritual direction, for women across Australia but also in the Philippines.

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Anniversaries a sacred pause that beckons us beyond celebration

Since Good Samaritan Education was established 15 years ago, the mission, charism and Benedictine tradition of the Good Samaritan Sisters have continued to unfold through the life of our schools.

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Young Sisters' gathering a time of connection, reflection and hope

A gathering in the Philippines of the younger Sisters of the Good Samaritan group has been hailed as a valuable time together, filled with cultural sharing, connection, reflection and hope.

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The Labyrinth

While walking the labyrinth crossed barely any terrain geographically, it traversed the rugged landscape of my heart and soul in a spirit of embracing honesty and peace, writes Rita Glennon.

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The Daily Mystic: Finding Mysticism in the Ordinary World

In a world of noise and distraction, Ann Rennie’s new book The Daily Mystic offers a moment of calm, inviting you to pause, breathe and return to what truly matters.

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