Category Archive: Latest News

Bacolod rebuilding continues with support from Typhoon Appeal

An Emergency Appeal launched by the Good Samaritan Foundation has helped hundreds of families get back on their feet following a destructive typhoon that battered communities in Bacolod, the Philippines,...

Posted on: March 16, 2026

SAM Program supports women in Australia and the Philippines

This year, the Good Samaritan Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring (SAM) Program will not only provide scholarships for studies in theology, along with mentoring and spiritual direction for women across Australia...

Posted on: March 12, 2026

Anniversaries a sacred pause that beckons us beyond celebration

Anniversaries beckon us beyond celebration. They offer a sacred pause – a moment to trace the threads of memory and gratitude that have woven our community from its earliest beginnings...

Posted on: March 10, 2026

People of faith can play a special role following Bondi attack

Faith communities have an important role to play in helping Australia to recover from the shooting of 15 people at Bondi Beach in December last year and in strengthening social...

Posted on: February 15, 2026

Becoming an Oblate is a place of spiritual connection for Margie Schubert

When Margie Schubert encountered the Good Samaritan Oblate Group in Melbourne she was struck by the Benedictine values of deep listening and hospitality she found there. Recently, after some years...

Posted on: February 14, 2026

SAM Program is providing support to women in leadership roles

Eight women from across Australia and the Philippines have embraced the opportunity to take part in this year’s Good Samaritan Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring (SAM) Program, which will see them...

Posted on: February 14, 2026

Community rallies to restore eco park damaged by typhoons

The community in Bacolod in the Philippines is rallying to restore City Heights Eco Park, which was severely damaged by the typhoons that devastated the region in November and December...

Posted on: January 8, 2026

Message from the Hon Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of NSW

In a message to the Good Samaritan Foundation, its Patron, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, said she was constantly inspired by the...

Posted on: December 22, 2025

Reflecting on a year of challenges and celebrations

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...

Posted on: December 9, 2025

Haven for healing, refuge and recovery opens in Melbourne

Melbourne has a new place of healing, refuge and recovery for those escaping family violence with the official blessing and opening of the Good Samaritan Haven, following six years of...

Posted on: December 7, 2025

Firm friendships formed when country and city connect

Boarding students and staff from St Scholastica’s College, Glebe recently hosted a visit from 10 students and their families from the remote Indigenous Kimberley community of Ringer Soak in Western...

Posted on: December 4, 2025

An invitation to Advent prayer and reflection

The season of Advent in Australia has a strong appeal. It has something to do with the warmth and light of the summer sun, the end of the civil year,...

Posted on: November 26, 2025