Good Sam partnership gathering set for October 2013
A gathering of people closely associated with the Good Samaritan Sisters will be held in Sydney in October 2013.
Bulimba and beyond raise $15,000 for Foundation
A Melbourne Cup fundraising luncheon held in Brisbane earlier this month raised over $15,000 for the Good Sams Foundation, which supports outreach projects operated by the Good Samaritan Sisters throughout...
Hildegard: a woman for women and men of our times
Hildegard of Bingen challenges us to know our task and live it out truthfully in accord with justice, rather than being swayed by popular trends or blind adherence to institutions,...
The “defining” influences of animals and Good Sams
Looking back on her life, Bern Nicholls can identify many people and experiences that have influenced her. But she recognises two “defining” influences: her animals and the Good Samaritan Sisters.
On faith, doubt and certainty
What role do certainty and doubt play within a mature, adult faith and in one’s allegiance to the Church, asks Good Samaritan Sister Patty Fawkner.
Excising mainland like a Monty Python sketch
It is time to restore sanity, good policy and civility to the decision-making processes in regard to the treatment of those who seek asylum and refuge in our country, writes...
“I’ve struggled with Advent in recent years”
This Advent, in this Year of Grace, I can feel God’s grace stirring within. I feel stronger, more at peace, writes Debra Vermeer.
Challenging gender stereotypes at school
White Ribbon Day on November 25 presents a catalyst for boys’ schools to take on the challenge of raising issues about the treatment of women, writes Joe Zavone.
Kiribati through the lens of Australian teachers
Margot Hadfield of Mount St Benedict College, Pennant Hills, was one of a number of teachers who recently participated in an immersion experience to Kiribati. Her photo essay captures aspects...
"Hear my voice": challenge for special ed conference
Around 160 representatives from the Catholic, Independent and State school sectors are expected to attend the Mater Dei Special Education Conference at Campbelltown, NSW from November 22 to 23.
Good Sams Foundation needs your support
“Our students do amazing things!” That’s the theme of a fundraising luncheon in Sydney next Sunday October 21, featuring four high profile graduates of Good Samaritan Colleges.
A personal story from abuse to self love
When I look back to the person I was, she is a stranger to me. She was broken in so many ways; physically, financially, emotionally and spiritually, writes Leeza Baric.
