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.
We have a new Pope!
When the white smoke went up from the Vatican’s chimney signalling the election of a new Pope, Good Samaritan Sister Catherine McCahill was just a few kilometres away in Rome
Being Samaritan underpins Mater Christi College leadership program
A pilot leadership program for Year 8 students at Mater Christi College, Belgrave is providing formation in Benedictine and Good Samaritan leadership values, as well as hands-on experience and training.
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.