The quest for something more
Good Samaritan oblates follow in the footsteps of other famous Benedictine oblates such as Pope Benedict XVI, Dorothy Day and Saints Thomas More and Thomas a’ Becket. “The Good Oil”...
Ministry in remote communities recognised
When Good Samaritan Sister Anna Warlow discovered she was receiving a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her commitment to the community, she felt shocked and a little...
Towards an adult Church
“I recall that the Church came to birth amidst the unfolding tensions between, paradoxically, the conservative Peter and the liberal, boundary-pushing Paul. Without a liberal component, life petrifies; without a...
Pentecost celebrates our unity and diversity
Pentecost is the feast day of the Holy Spirit, a celebration of unity and great diversity made possible through the gift of the Spirit, writes Good Samaritan Sister Clare Condon.
A spirit-filled life requires a daily choice
To live a life in the Spirit – a discerning life – requires a daily choice, says Good Samaritan Sister Veronica McDougall. What is God calling me to now? How...
Faith delegation rallies pollies on climate change
Two Sisters of the Good Samaritan were among a multi-faith delegation that converged on Canberra in early June to lobby federal politicians on behalf of the many people of faith...
New development to “cherish whole of creation”
After nearly 15 years of negotiation and planning, a ‘turning-of-the-sod’ ceremony will take place this week to mark the beginning of works at Kirkham Rise, a new residential development which...
Enhancing student learning in remote areas
Good Samaritan Sister Jennifer Farrell and her colleagues in the School of Nursing at The University of Notre Dame, Broome Campus, have received the inaugural Vice Chancellor’s Award for Innovation...
Mater Christi fundraiser for Wadeye women
A group of Year 12 students at Mater Christi College in Belgrave is raising funds and gathering equipment to assist the creative and entrepreneurial endeavours of the Wadeye Women’s Centre.
Good Sams in Japan: transition time
Good Samaritan Sister Marie O’Connor recently spent time in Japan during the final weeks of the Good Samaritan Sisters’ presence in the Nagasaki Archdiocese. What began for Marie as a...
A life-giving ministry in the desert
Good Samaritan Sister Liz Wiemers admits that living and working in a remote Aboriginal community can be tough at times, but overwhelmingly, it’s a rich and life-giving experience.
Unpacking the carbon tax
Why should we support a carbon tax? Frances Egan outlines how the proposed tax might work and what it will mean for you.
