Articles by: The Good Oil
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

Kiribati through the lens of Australian teachers

Margot Hadfield of Mount St Benedict College, Pennant Hills, was one of a number of teachers who recently participated in an immersion experience to Kiribati. Her photo essay captures aspects...

Posted on: October 16, 2012

“Hear my voice”: challenge for special ed conference

"Hear my voice": challenge for special ed conference

Around 160 representatives from the Catholic, Independent and State school sectors are expected to attend the Mater Dei Special Education Conference at Campbelltown, NSW from November 22 to 23.

Posted on: October 16, 2012

Good Sams Foundation needs your support

Good Sams Foundation needs your support

“Our students do amazing things!” That’s the theme of a fundraising luncheon in Sydney next Sunday October 21, featuring four high profile graduates of Good Samaritan Colleges.

Posted on: October 16, 2012

Star pupil of Stella Maris

Star pupil of Stella Maris

South Australia’s newest District Court Judge, Paul Slattery, reflects on the contribution of family, faith and education toward his journey to the Bench.

Posted on: October 16, 2012

Encouraging connections across the Nullabor

Encouraging connections across the Nullabor

A recent pilgrimage to rural and remote communities in Western Australia where Good Samaritan Sisters minister proved to be a significant experience for the 29 participants, most of whom hailed...

Posted on: September 18, 2012