‘Fencebook’ becomes a neighbourhood hub for families
A shy foray by Good Samaritan Oblate Helen Smith into cheering up those in her neighbourhood during the COVID-19 lockdown period by creating a ‘Fencebook’ community library is bringing joy....
Pope Francis invites us to celebrate Laudato Si’ Week
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis which has shaken the world, Pope Francis has invited everyone to join in celebrating Laudato Si’ Week, as a reminder that although we...
Those most vulnerable are on front line of COVID-19 pandemic
A coalition of Catholic leaders has written to Australia’s Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, advocating for the most vulnerable people in the community to receive government support during the COVID-19 pandemic....
Mater Christi College continues to support wellbeing, learning and teaching
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted education systems across the world. Schools are being challenged to provide flexible and remote learning and to develop new ways to support their students, families...
Santa Teresa community keeps the faith in isolation during pandemic
Easter’s theme of entering the tomb and keeping vigil until Christ’s resurrection on the third day has never been so relevant for Christians confined to their homes during the current...
Government urged to extend JobKeeper program to migrant workers
Australia’s Federal Government is being urged to extend a vital safety net to everyone living in the community, regardless of their visa status, during the COVID-19 pandemic. At present, there...
Timor Leste Scholarship program improves access to education
An educational scholarship program for secondary and tertiary students is continuing to improve access to education for young people in Timor Leste. The Good Samaritan Foundation Scholarship program is based...
A close shave – hair today, gone for a good cause
The buzz of an electric shaver accompanied by the sound of applause and peals of laughter filled the Congregational Centre of the Good Samaritan Sisters in Glebe on March 6...
St Patrick’s College for Girls celebrates 180th anniversary year
This year marks the 180th year in which the school community known as St Patrick’s has delivered quality education to many generations in the Campbelltown area in New South Wales....
Community pays tribute to Indigenous Elder Aunty Joan Hendriks
The Good Samaritan community was saddened to learn of the death of Aunty Joan Hendriks in January this year. Aunty Joan had a long association with Lourdes Hill College at...
Sisters farewelled from St Mary's College Wollongong
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan were lovingly farewelled from St Mary’s Star of the Sea College in Wollongong, NSW, recently, bringing to completion 146 years of faithful service to...
Ongoing formation a priority at every stage of Good Sams' journey
One of the great challenges in modern religious life is how we best support one another as we grow into community and ministry life. In January this year, Sisters of...