Category Archive: News and Events

Women’s leadership program embraces rural and remote areas

Six women have embarked on this year’s Good Samaritan Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring (SAM) Program, which includes full scholarships to complete studies in theology, along with mentoring and spiritual direction....

Posted on: February 17, 2025

Benedictine spirituality and eco-spirituality the focus of US Sisters’ visit

Two Benedictine Sisters from the US have arrived in Australia for a month-long visit during which they will give a series of retreats and workshops across three states, focusing on...

Posted on: February 16, 2025

Dr Joanne Hack new Executive Director of Good Samaritan Education

Dr Joanne Hack is the new Executive Director of Good Samaritan Education, the ecclesial community established by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan in 2011 to carry their charism forward...

Posted on: February 11, 2025

Strengthening Oblate connections in Bacolod a special experience

Two Good Samaritan Oblates travelled to Bacolod in the Philippines last month on a journey which not only deepened their understanding of Good Samaritan ministries there, but also provided an...

Posted on: December 9, 2024

Christmas is a time of celebration, joy and hope

The Good Samaritan Foundation brings together people and resources to support the works and initiatives of the Good Samaritan Sisters to assist those in need in communities across Australia and the Pacific. By Debra...

Posted on: December 9, 2024

Good Samaritan Education names two new Patrons

Former Congregational Leader Sister Patty Fawkner SGS and esteemed educator over many decades Sister Mary McDonald SGS have been recognised for their contributions to Good Samaritan Education by being made...

Posted on: December 6, 2024

Program supports young climate leaders to advocate for their Pacific home

The Edmund Rice Centre for Justice and Community Education has launched a program to support young climate leaders in Kiribati and Tuvalu to communicate and advocate for their Pacific home...

Posted on: November 15, 2024

Sister Veronica Hoey SGS to accompany Missionary Sisters of Service

Good Samaritan Sister Veronica Hoey has been appointed Canonical Delegate for the Missionary Sisters of Service (MSS), a role she says she is privileged to undertake as a companion to...

Posted on: November 14, 2024

Student immersion in the Philippines an enriching experience

After months of anticipation and careful planning, Good Samaritan Education (GSE) made its long-awaited return to witness the ministries and work of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan in the...

Posted on: November 14, 2024

Oblates challenged to adapt and pioneer a new form of spiritual life

Good Samaritan Oblates from around Australia and the Philippines gathered for the first time in eight years this month, with guest presenter Sister Teresa Jackson OSB from Idaho in the...

Posted on: October 14, 2024

Advocacy campaigners shine a spotlight on human trafficking

Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) took its advocacy campaign to the halls of Parliament House in Canberra again recently, not only to raise issues of concern with...

Posted on: October 14, 2024

Sisters’ charism burns bright as St Monica’s celebrates 60th anniversary

St Monica’s College, Epping in Melbourne is celebrating its 60th anniversary and among the celebrations is a strong thread of gratitude for the school’s long association with the Sisters of the...

Posted on: October 14, 2024