Positive signs as COVID-19 continues to impact Philippines
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan in Bacolod, the Philippines, are continuing to help people in desperate need as the community battles the effects of the Delta strain of COVID-19.
Catholic leaders call for action to consign fossil fuels to history
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan have joined Catholic leaders from G20 countries who have sent a letter to world leaders ahead of crucial United Nations climate meetings this month.
‘Stand with Tosy’ campaign aims to drive action on climate change
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan are supporting a new campaign from the Edmund Rice Centre’s Pacific Calling Partnership for Australian political leaders to urgently commit to climate change action.
Peace-building mission of Japanese Sisters lives on in Bacolod
The decades-long ‘peace-building’ mission between the Japanese Sisters of the Good Samaritan and the Bacolod community has come to an end with the last of the Sisters returning to Japan.
Call for action to increase support for refugees and asylum seekers
An online workshop conducted by the Good Samaritan Asylum Seeker and Refugee Network heard personal accounts of the harsh impact of Australia’s response to people forced to flee their country.
Extended Plenary Council affirms ‘Good Samaritans all’
Good Samaritan Sisters, Oblates, staff and partners in mission came together online recently for an Extended Plenary Council, to check in with the Statement of Directions from the last Chapter.
The rescue mission that captivated the world
The Good Samaritan theme of ‘being neighbour’ runs strongly throughout a new film about the largest international cave rescue mission in history. The director, Tom Waller, spoke to Debra Vermeer.
Samantha’s ‘Cook 2 Connect’ fundraiser a recipe for success
When Sydney’s extended COVID-19 lockdown dashed the plans of Year 9 student Samantha Cherry to volunteer with Jesuit Refugee Service during the recent school holidays, she didn’t miss a beat.
Pandemic has led to an increase in human rights abuses
From her earliest years, Alissia Carroll has felt a compelling need to be with her fellow human beings who are suffering rather than turn a blind eye, writes Debra Vermeer.
Patricia Purcell retires after a long association with the Good Sams
Good Samaritan Foundation Board member Patricia Purcell retired recently. She spoke to Debra Vermeer about what has been a long and happy association with the Sisters of the Good Samaritan.
Fears new rules could restrict advocacy and free speech
The Good Samaritan Foundation has joined its voice with other community organisations in expressing concern that proposed new Federal Government regulations could silence charities’ advocacy on behalf of vulnerable groups.
Native fish restocking program a lifeline for the environment
The old farm dams in the Wivenhoe Conservation Area on the Sisters of the Good Samaritan’s Mater Dei property at Camden have had a new burst of native fish life.