Good Samaritan Sisters’ Blue Mountains ministry comes to an end
The Good Samaritan Sisters have been lovingly farewelled from the Blue Mountains, NSW, with people turning out in numbers to thank them for their decades of presence, faith and service.
Former convent to provide a place of healing and recovery
A redeveloped former convent will soon throw open its doors to women and children who are transitioning from crisis support to longer-term support to help them heal from family violence.
Bacolod community takes practical steps towards ecological sustainability
Good Samaritan Sisters in the Philippines are partnering with local and Australian groups on a raft of practical initiatives aimed at supporting ecological advances in their neighbourhood of squatter settlements.
Sister Tokarerei Matiera SGS makes her First Profession of Vows
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan celebrated recently when Tokarerei Matiera made her First Profession of Vows in a joy-filled liturgy in her home country of Kiribati, writes Debra Vermeer.
An unexpected turn in a spiritual journey
For Suzanna Kingsland, becoming a Good Samaritan Oblate was an unexpected turning point in a spiritual journey that has touched on a variety of traditions and practices, writes Debra Vermeer.
Refugee Week shines a light on areas of humanitarian need
The Good Samaritan Sisters marked Refugee Week 2025 by hosting events that shone a light on people living in Gaza and highlighted the precarious situation of refugees and asylum seekers.
Mission conference ‘nourishing, challenging and reflective’
About 15 members of the Good Samaritan community attended the Mission: One Heart Many Voices conference in Sydney recently, which explored the theme ‘Choosing Hope. Trust yourself to its leading’.
Newly elected MP Sarah Witty has a passion for helping people
After a long, anxious wait, the new federal MP for Melbourne, Sarah Witty, is now ready to take up the challenge of making a difference for the people she represents.
Sister Sarah Puls new National Executive Officer for ACRATH
Good Samaritan Sister Sarah Puls has been appointed as the new National Executive Officer for ACRATH, one of Australia’s leading grassroots organisations working to shut down human trafficking and slavery.
Sister Mary O’Shannassy receives Papal Cross of Honour
After more than 30 years of walking alongside the residents of Victoria’s prisons, Good Samaritan Sister Mary O’Shannassy has retired from her senior chaplaincy role with CatholicCare’s Prison Ministry Team.
WATAC Honorary Lifetime Membership for Sister Anna Warlow
Good Samaritan Sister Anna Warlow was recognised recently for her long-standing commitment to supporting and encouraging women when she was awarded Honorary Lifetime Membership of Women and the Australian Church.
Sister Hiro Kageyama cherishes her time with the Bacolod community
The people of Bacolod City in the Philippines hold a special place in the heart of Good Samaritan Sister Hiro Kageyama after her many years of ministry in the country.