Articles by: The Good Oil
Germia makes life commitment to Good Sams

Germia makes life commitment to Good Sams

For Good Samaritan Sister Germia Tocama, last Saturday April 13 was “one of the greatest days” of her life. Germia made her perpetual profession as a Sister of the Good...

Posted on: April 16, 2013

Are you looking for more in your life?

Are you looking for more in your life?

Are you a young woman searching for something more in life? Do you want to contribute to enhancing the lives of others? Are you passionate about social justice? Do you...

Posted on: April 16, 2013

Reaction to the election of Pope Francis

Reaction to the election of Pope Francis

Following the election last week of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church’s 266th pontiff, “The Good Oil” canvassed some of its writers and readers for their reaction.

Posted on: March 19, 2013

Celebrating many cultures at St Pat’s

Celebrating many cultures at St Pat’s

Over 600 people are expected to attend POLYNITE next month, St Patrick’s College Campbelltown’s biennial celebration of the many cultures represented in the school community.

Posted on: March 19, 2013

Louisa Lawson tribute concert benefits The Inn

Louisa Lawson tribute concert benefits The Inn

A group of Melbourne-based musicians joined forces recently for a ‘gig’ to honour the life and work of Louisa Lawson and to support the Good Samaritan Inn.

Posted on: February 19, 2013

Schools celebrating significant milestones

Schools celebrating significant milestones

Four secondary schools for girls, all established by the Good Samaritan Sisters, are celebrating significant milestones in 2013.

Posted on: February 19, 2013

Sisters bid fond farewell to Queanbeyan

Sisters bid fond farewell to Queanbeyan

After 134 years of service, particularly in education and pastoral care, the Good Samaritan Sisters have said a fond farewell to the community of Queanbeyan in NSW.

Posted on: February 19, 2013

Seeking prayerful support for 3-11 survivors

Seeking prayerful support for 3-11 survivors

The community of Good Samaritan Sisters in Japan is encouraging all people of good will to unite with them in January for a special week of solidarity and prayer for...

Posted on: December 11, 2012

Would Jesus recognise the Holy Land?

Would Jesus recognise the Holy Land?

Good Samaritan Sister Veronica Quinn returned from the Holy Land in late 2012 with a new perspective on the region after living and studying in Jerusalem.

Posted on: December 11, 2012

A few good films for the mind and spirit

Some of our regular writers and readers have nominated a film they particularly enjoyed and would recommend to others.

Posted on: December 11, 2012

Good Sam partnership gathering set for October 2013

Good Sam partnership gathering set for October 2013

A gathering of people closely associated with the Good Samaritan Sisters will be held in Sydney in October 2013.

Posted on: November 20, 2012

Bulimba and beyond raise $15,000 for Foundation

Bulimba and beyond raise $15,000 for Foundation

A Melbourne Cup fundraising luncheon held in Brisbane earlier this month raised over $15,000 for the Good Sams Foundation, which supports outreach projects operated by the Good Samaritan Sisters throughout...

Posted on: November 20, 2012