Category Archive: News and Events

Vale Sister Monica Mary Sparks SGS

Sister Monica Sparks made her first profession of vows on January 6, 1956, followed by teacher training at St Scholastica’s Glebe. This led to a rich and rewarding career in...

Posted on: December 17, 2018

Religious women and men hold National Day of Sorrow and Promise

Religious women and men across Australia, among them Sisters of the Good Samaritan, will hold a National Day of Sorry and Promise on Sunday, December 2, 2018.

Posted on: December 2, 2018

Vale Sister Katherine Larkey SGS

Sister Katherine Larkey will be lovingly remembered for her empathy, her simple kindness, her delightful sense of humour and her gentle presence amongst us.

Posted on: November 28, 2018

Vale Sister Marie O'Connor SGS

Marie Bridget O’Connor was born at Arncliffe NSW on May 15, 1938, the eldest of four children born to Thomas Joseph and Catherine Cecilia O’Connor (née Kelly).

Posted on: November 7, 2018

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Exposing Australia’s compassionless refugee policies and nurturing peace through song.

Posted on: October 9, 2018

Anti-trafficking group loses Government funding

ACRATH has launched a national fundraising appeal after the Federal Government’s July 31 announcement revealed that it would not be funding ACRATH this year.

Posted on: August 2, 2018

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A film that bears witness to the plight of refugees, an audio book that questions established religious assumptions, and a book that explores religious freedom.

Posted on: August 2, 2018

Celebrate Refugee Week: watch a film with the Good Sams

To celebrate Refugee Week 2018, June 17-23, the Good Samaritan Refugee Support Network will host special screenings in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane of films that explore refugee themes.

Posted on: June 16, 2018

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Three new resources which feature eco-theology, an inspiring story of resilience and beautiful prayer to end your day.

Posted on: June 4, 2018

Vale Sister Monica McKenzie SGS

Sister Monica McKenzie had great passion for providing education even for the most challenging of students.

Posted on: May 29, 2018

There's something about Mary

Sister Mary O’Shannassy continues to garner recognition for her outstanding contribution to the Victorian community.

Posted on: April 24, 2018

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Contemplating the sacred in all creation.

Posted on: April 12, 2018