Category Archive: 2026

Gemma Light's Oblate journey 'a testimony to the love of God'

The Sisters of the Good Samaritan have been woven through the story of Gemma Light’s life. This treasured relationship took a new turn recently when Gemma became a Good Samaritan...

Posted on: July 10, 2026

St Scholastica’s College offers boarders a home away from home

For families across regional Australia, choosing the right boarding school is about more than academic results, it is about finding a place where their daughters feel supported, inspired and, above...

Posted on: July 9, 2026

Applications invited for women's Study, Accompaniment & Mentoring (SAM) Program

Since their foundation and throughout their history, the Sisters of the Good Samaritan have been committed to the flourishing of women. They have educated girls and women from pre-school to tertiary...

Posted on: June 17, 2026

Sister Kawi Arebonto’s Perpetual Profession a joyful occasion

Sister Kawi Arebonto SGS made her Perpetual Profession as a Sister of the Good Samaritan in Kiribati recently, surrounded by Sisters, family, friends, colleagues and other special guests who had...

Posted on: June 14, 2026

Have Your Say Day offers young voices a platform to be heard

Stella Maris College in Manly hosted Have Your Say Day recently. This youth-led initiative gives young people across Sydney’s Northern Beaches a platform to engage directly with elected leaders, youth...

Posted on: June 13, 2026

Outreach Center supports community to care for ‘Our Common Home’

The Good Samaritan Outreach Center in Bacolod, the Philippines, has celebrated Laudato Si’ Month with a host of activities designed to engage the local community in creative, fun and hands-on...

Posted on: June 10, 2026

Last Good Samaritan Sisters leave Canberra and Goulburn

The Sisters of the Good Samaritan have been farewelled from the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn after almost 150 years of ministry and presence in the local faith community. By...

Posted on: May 19, 2026

Sister Tenta Maritino continues her journey of formation and discernment

Sister Tenta Maritino SGS renewed her temporary vows in Sydney in April this year as she continues her journey of formation and discernment with the Sisters of the Good Samaritan....

Posted on: May 19, 2026

Benedictine pilgrimage experience an act of communio

The Good Samaritan Benedictine Pilgrimage is a special formation experience for those in senior positions of leadership and governance in our Good Samaritan Education schools. By Gabrielle Sinclair* This year...

Posted on: May 19, 2026

ACRATH renews commitment to stop human trafficking and slavery

ACRATH, the national network of religious and lay people working together to combat human trafficking and slavery, is moving forward from its 20th anniversary with renewed energy and commitment, following...

Posted on: April 13, 2026

Interculturality calls us to ‘a hospitality of the heart’

Sisters of the Good Samaritan played an active role when Catholic Religious Australia (CRA) recently hosted a workshop of Intercultural Awareness in Leadership, Ministry and Formation. The workshop explored barriers...

Posted on: April 13, 2026

Students raise funds to support women and children escaping family violence

Students at St Mary Star of the Sea College in Wollongong lived out the Good Samaritan ethos of their school during Lent this year, raising funds to support the Good...

Posted on: April 11, 2026