Articles by: Debra Vermeer

Gemma Light’s Oblate journey ‘a testimony to the love of God’

The Sisters of the Good Samaritan have been woven through the story of Gemma Light’s life. This treasured relationship took a new turn when Gemma became a Good Samaritan Oblate.

Posted on: July 15, 2026

Refugee Week Conference explores hidden slavery in Australia

Human trafficking, modern slavery and the vulnerability of migrant workers was the focus of this year’s Good Samaritan Refugee Week Conference, which explored the theme of ‘Hidden Slavery in Australia’.

Posted on: July 13, 2026

Powerful stories shared in ‘Hope: Unfinished Business’

Good Samaritan Oblate Sally FitzGerald has contributed to a new book in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic women share sacred personal stories about their lived experience of hope.

Posted on: July 10, 2026

Sister Kawi Arebonto’s Perpetual Profession a joyful occasion

Sister Kawi Arebonto made her Perpetual Profession as a Sister of the Good Samaritan, surrounded by Sisters, family, friends, colleagues and other special guests who had supported her vocational journey.

Posted on: June 17, 2026

Have Your Say Day offers young voices a platform to be heard

Stella Maris College hosted Have Your Say Day in 2026. This youth-led initiative gives young people a platform to engage directly with elected leaders, youth sector professionals and community members.

Posted on: June 17, 2026

Outreach Center supports community to care for ‘Our Common Home’

The Good Samaritan Outreach Center has celebrated Laudato Si’ Month with activities designed to engage the local community in creative, fun and hands-on ways to care for ‘Our Common Home’.

Posted on: June 17, 2026

Last Good Samaritan Sisters leave Canberra and Goulburn

The Sisters of the Good Samaritan were farewelled from the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn last month after almost 150 years of ministry and presence in the local faith community.

Posted on: May 20, 2026

Sister Tenta Maritino continues her journey of formation and discernment

Sister Tenta Maritino SGS renewed her temporary vows in Sydney in April this year as she continues her journey of formation and discernment with the Sisters of the Good Samaritan.

Posted on: May 20, 2026

Winning documentary focuses on the fight for justice for Robert Ruark

Teacher and documentary filmmaker Si Paros has won Best Film for a film advocating for clemency for a prisoner who she and legal experts believe was wrongly convicted of murder.

Posted on: May 14, 2026

Interculturality calls us to ‘a hospitality of the heart’

Good Samaritan Sisters played an active role when Catholic Religious Australia hosted a recent workshop of Intercultural Awareness in Leadership, Ministry and Formation, which explored strategies for authentically living interculturally.

Posted on: April 15, 2026

ACRATH renews commitment to stop human trafficking and slavery

Following a recent gathering of members, ACRATH has a new president with Sister Annette Arnold RSJ taking on the role after Sister Clare Condon SGS completed her second two-year term.

Posted on: April 15, 2026

Students raise funds to support women and children escaping family violence

Students at St Mary’s College in Wollongong lived out the Good Samaritan ethos during Lent, raising funds for the Good Samaritan Inn to support women and children escaping family violence.

Posted on: April 15, 2026