Articles by: Debra Vermeer

After decades of social activism, Jill remains committed to eco-justice advocacy

Jill Finnane retired recently from her role as Eco-Justice Program Coordinator and Pacific Calling Partnership Coordinator for the Edmund Rice Centre. She spoke to Debra Vermeer about her eco-justice work.

Posted on: June 18, 2021

Enlightening presentations help to establish Kiribati Connections

A presentation on the life and culture of the Pacific island nation of Kiribati by two I-Kiribati Sisters of the Good Samaritan had a big impact on those who attended.

Posted on: June 18, 2021

Anniversary sparks mixed emotions for Catholics in Philippines

The 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines has sparked mixed emotions among many Filipinos, including some Sisters of the Good Samaritan who spoke to Debra Vermeer.

Posted on: May 19, 2021

Ivy ‘feels blessed’ to be joining the Good Sams as an Oblate

It’s been a long and prayerful journey for Ivy Dalgety, but after many years of association with the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, she became a Good Samaritan Oblate recently

Posted on: May 19, 2021

First participants commence program that supports women’s leadership

Four Catholic women will receive both financial and personal mentoring support in their theological studies this year thanks to a Good Samaritan scholarship program. The women spoke to Debra Vermeer.

Posted on: April 24, 2021

Myanmar Catholics pray for peace as hundreds killed in protests

Religious Sisters have joined their voice to that of the Archbishop of Yangon, Cardinal Charles Bo SDB, in pointing to the resurrection as a reminder of hope for strife-torn Myanmar.

Posted on: April 23, 2021

Sisters’ presence in the West lives on through Good Samaritan Oblates

The permanent presence of the Good Samaritan Sisters in Western Australia will come to an end next month when Sister Anna Warlow returns to the eastern states, writes Debra Vermeer.

Posted on: March 17, 2021

Sr Liz Wiemers farewells Santa Teresa community after 12 years

Good Samaritan Sister Liz Wiemers has farewelled the Santa Teresa community in Central Australia after 12 years of ministry there. She spoke to Debra Vermeer about the challenges and joys.

Posted on: February 19, 2021

Mater Dei and Wivenhoe House at Camden complete a full circle

The story of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan’s historic Wivenhoe House in Camden, New South Wales, is set to turn full circle when it once again welcomes young people

Posted on: February 18, 2021

Sister Monica is open to God’s plans in a spirit of adventure

Sister Monica Armstrong says she has a lot to be grateful for when she reflects on her years in school Family Liaison and her previous teaching life, writes Debra Vermeer.

Posted on: December 16, 2020

Sustained efforts to care for creation are taking flight

A spectacular flurry of butterflies is a welcome sign that the ecological restoration of endangered woodland is helping to ensure fragile ecosystems are restored for future generations, writes Debra Vermeer.

Posted on: December 16, 2020

Jane's new role with Good Samaritan Education 'like a homecoming'

Good Samaritan Education has appointed a new Executive Director who is not only familiar with the Good Sams but was educated by them. Dr Jane Comensoli spoke to Debra Vermeer.

Posted on: November 18, 2020