Strengthening Oblate connections in Bacolod a special experience
Two Good Samaritan Oblates travelled to Bacolod in the Philippines last month on a journey which provided an opportunity to spend time with Sisters, a local Oblate and Oblate inquirers.
Christmas is a time of celebration, joy and hope
The Good Samaritan Foundation brings together people and resources to support the works and initiatives of the Good Samaritan Sisters to assist those in need across Australia and the Pacific.
Good Samaritan Education names two new Patrons
Former Congregational Leader Sister Patty Fawkner and esteemed educator Sister Mary McDonald have been recognised for their contributions to Good Samaritan Education by being made Patrons of the ecclesial community.
Simple acts of kindness are the best gift
Amid the busyness of our Christmas preparations, I would like to propose two pivots, or touchstones, for our undertakings; namely neighbourliness and patience, writes Congregational Leader Sister Catherine McCahill SGS.
Read, watch, listen: top picks to bring in the New Year
In this edition, The Good Oil has gathered recommendations from some of our readers and writers on what to read, watch and listen to over Christmas and the New Year.
Finding My Voice
This poem by Vickie Walker was an entry in The Good Oil Writers’ Award, which has the dual purpose of supporting and encouraging the development of aspiring and published writers.
Hear the heart sing
In the movie ‘Moana’ the heroine’s “voice inside” calls her to sail against convention. She dares to hope and dream of a better situation beyond the safety of the shore.
Sister Veronica Hoey SGS to accompany Missionary Sisters of Service
Sister Veronica Hoey SGS has been appointed Canonical Delegate for the Missionary Sisters of Service to accompany the Sisters on their journey towards completion and fulfilment as a religious congregation.
Program supports young climate leaders to advocate for their Pacific home
The Edmund Rice Centre for Justice and Community Education has launched a program to support young climate leaders in Kiribati and Tuvalu to communicate and advocate for their Pacific home.
Student immersion in the Philippines an enriching experience
After months of anticipation and careful planning, Good Samaritan Education made its long-awaited return to witness the ministries and work of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan in the Philippines.
Spirituality and Formation Retreat focuses on shared culture, faith and creation
NATSICC’s Spirituality and Formation Retreat was not only a time of shared culture, faith and a focus on creation, but also sparked interest in creating similar experiences in local communities.
The call to be neighbour includes attention to those who are dying
This month, Catholics and many other Christians around the world celebrate all the unnamed saints of the church and pray for all those who have died, writes Catherine McCahill SGS.
