May 2025

Pope Francis challenges us to embrace a revolution of tenderness

Although frail and sick, on the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica on Easter Sunday Pope Francis delivered his final message of peace and hope, writes Congregational Leader Sister Catherine McCahill.

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Sister Hiro Kageyama cherishes her time with the Bacolod community

The people of Bacolod City in the Philippines hold a special place in the heart of Good Samaritan Sister Hiro Kageyama after her many years of ministry in the country.

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We have a new Pope!

When the white smoke went up from the Vatican’s chimney signalling the election of a new Pope, Good Samaritan Sister Catherine McCahill was just a few kilometres away in Rome

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Being Samaritan underpins Mater Christi College leadership program

A pilot leadership program for Year 8 students at Mater Christi College, Belgrave is providing formation in Benedictine and Good Samaritan leadership values, as well as hands-on experience and training.

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May synodality and the revolution of love prevail

There are two stories at play in our world, and each is vying for our allegiance: one is death-dealing while the other is life-affirming, writes Good Samaritan Sister Patty Fawkner.

Tags: Opinion

Milky Way Galaxy. Image: Ale RaFlo/CC BY-SA 4.0

This universe is our home

Our Creator God is not remote, but is intimately entangled with the whole of creation and intimately entwined lovingly with everyone and everything in it, writes Sister Jacinta Shailer SGS.

Tags: Care for Creation

The day I first met my mother

At Carrie’s funeral, her daughter speaks with simple clarity: “When my sister and I first met my mother, what I remember were the smiles, and the hugs. My beautiful mother.”

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