Articles by: The Good Oil

St Mary Star of the Sea College celebrates 150th Anniversary

This year, St Mary Star of the Sea College marks 150 years of educating young women in the Good Samaritan tradition. A number of significant events will mark this milestone.

Posted on: March 15, 2023

Fire destroys homes of 35 families in squatter area in Bacolod

When a fierce fire ripped through a squatter area in the Mambulok district of Bacolod in the Philippines on February 16, 35 families lost their homes and all their possessions....

Posted on: March 13, 2023

Mentoring and spiritual direction are key aspects of women’s leadership program

Jaren Malales is one of eight women receiving support to undertake studies aimed at promoting women’s leadership within the Church through the Good Samaritan Study and Mentoring (SAM) Leadership Program,...

Posted on: March 13, 2023

St Mary Star of the Sea College celebrates 150th Anniversary

This year, St Mary Star of the Sea College celebrates 150 years of educating young women in the Good Samaritan tradition. The 150th Anniversary Mass, which took place at the...

Posted on: March 13, 2023

Renovated centre looks to the future while honouring the past

The Sisters of the Good Samaritan have warmly welcomed members of their community to a liturgy marking the Blessing and Opening of renovations to St Scholastica’s Congregational Centre in Glebe...

Posted on: February 14, 2023

Wivenhoe Conservation Area leaves a legacy of ecological renewal

The Sisters of the Good Samaritan are withdrawing from the stewardship of their Wivenhoe landholding at Cobbitty in New South Wales, and in the process will ensure ongoing security for...

Posted on: February 14, 2023

Eight new scholars participate in women’s leadership program

The Good Samaritan Study and Mentoring (SAM) Leadership Program is back for its third year in 2023, with eight women receiving support to undertake studies aimed at promoting women’s leadership...

Posted on: February 14, 2023

Support for Oceania delegates' voices to be heard at COP27

At the recent COP27 United Nations Climate Conference, the voices of Pacific Islanders and Indigenous peoples were heard more loudly than ever before, but while some important gains were made,...

Posted on: December 27, 2022

Festive season a celebration of faith and family

The Good Samaritan Foundation brings together people and resources to support the works and initiatives of the Good Samaritan Sisters to assist the needy in communities across Australia and the Pacific.

Posted on: December 20, 2022

Good Samaritan Sister Elizabeth Delaney receives papal honour

Good Samaritan Sister Elizabeth Delaney, whose ministries have included education, canon law, ecumenical relations, national Church life and support of religious and clergy, has been presented with the pontifical honour...

Posted on: December 20, 2022

Online experience connects students with ministries in Bacolod

Student groups from across Good Samaritan Education schools gathered recently for an ‘online immersion’ experience with Sisters and staff of Good Samaritan ministries in Bacolod, the Philippines. The online immersion...

Posted on: December 20, 2022

Read, watch, listen: top picks to bring in the New Year

In this edition, The Good Oil has gathered recommendations from some of our readers and writers on what to read, watch, and listen to over Christmas and the New Year.

Posted on: December 20, 2022