Japanese Sisters' life stories are being captured for posterity
The life stories of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan from Japan are being filmed for posterity as a means of sharing and preserving their accounts of their spiritual journeys.
Initiatives in Kiribati to focus on community outreach and early childhood education
This year, the Good Sams Foundation’s focus in Kiribati is on two transformative initiatives: a new outreach centre at Temaiku; and playground equipment and learning aids for the Abaokoro Kindergarten.
Bonds of friendship nurtured by a shared love of icons
A friendship formed through a shared love of iconography has been a source of ongoing encouragement for artists Sue Orchison and Geraldine Kearney SGS as they worked on significant commissions.
Students raise funds and awareness in solidarity with women across the world
Mount St Benedict College has launched into the Lenten season with gusto, raising money for Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion appeal and building solidarity with women in need across the globe.
Community Kitchen is helping to build sustainable income and skills
Families in Bacolod, the Philippines, came together recently to celebrate the launch of a new social enterprise, a Community Kitchen operating under the umbrella of the Good Samaritan Outreach Center.
Mentoring, collaboration and fellowship support women in leadership program
This year’s Good Samaritan Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring Program for Catholic women is providing six participants with scholarships to complete studies in theology, in addition to mentoring and spiritual direction.
Benedictine spirituality and eco-spirituality the focus of US Sisters’ visit
Two Benedictine Sisters from the US, Judith Sutera and Elizabeth Carrillo, have arrived in Australia for a month-long visit during which they will give a series of retreats and workshops.
Women’s leadership program embraces rural and remote areas
Six women have embarked on this year’s Good Samaritan Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring (SAM) Program, which includes full scholarships to complete studies in theology, along with mentoring and spiritual direction.
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.
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.