Former Lourdes Hill pupil earns ACU’s highest honour
Respected Indigenous elder and former pupil of Brisbane’s Lourdes Hill College, Aunty Joan Hendriks, has been awarded the Australian Catholic University’s highest honour, Doctor of the University.
A keen interest in all things Aboriginal
For as long as she can remember, Good Samaritan Sister Val Deakin has had a keen interest in Aboriginal people and culture.
GG visits Kiribati, Tibwau renews vows
Good Samaritan Sisters were among many locals who gathered to welcome Australia’s Governor-General, Quentin Bryce, during her visit to the remote Pacific island nation of Kiribati last month.
School-based programs vital in reducing violence
In the last 12 months, staff at The Good Samaritan Inn in Melbourne have been working on a new initiative with schools that they hope will reduce the need for...
First assembly for Good Samaritan Education
Members of Good Samaritan Education gathered in Sydney recently for their first formal assembly since the new Church entity was launched in November last year.
GG to address Good Sams Foundation breakfast
More than 150 people have already booked their seats for the Good Sams Foundation’s annual breakfast in Brisbane next month with the Governor-General, Her Excellency, Quentin Bryce AC CVO.
Japanese sister's outback experience
Good Samaritan Sister Hiro Kageyama will return to Japan on March 24 after a 10-month sabbatical which has taken her to some of Australia’s remote destinations.
Who says young people aren’t interested in faith?
It’s often said that young people these days aren’t interested in their faith or religious issues. But a group of senior students from seven Good Samaritan Colleges have challenged that...
Overwhelming peace and joy for Grace
Having completed two years’ preparation as a novice, Grace Marcelo was professed as a Sister of the Good Samaritan of the Order of St Benedict earlier this month.
Talking about cricket and climate change in Cape Town
Good Samaritan Sister Geraldine Kearney’s lack of knowledge on cricket didn’t dampen her recent meeting with the jovial and inspirational Archbishop Tutu in South Africa.
New role to focus on well-being of all sisters
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan can’t be accused of avoiding the ‘elephant in the room’: they are an ageing community of women. In fact, it could be said they...
New members of Good Samaritan Education commissioned
Good Samaritan Education, a new Church entity established to oversee the canonical governance of the Good Samaritan Congregation’s ten colleges, was launched recently.