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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.