Last Good Samaritan Sisters leave Canberra and Goulburn
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan were farewelled from the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn last month after almost 150 years of ministry and presence in the local faith community.
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.
Benedictine pilgrimage experience an act of communio
A group of 21 pilgrims joined this year’s Good Samaritan Benedictine Pilgrimage, a special formation experience for those in senior positions of leadership and governance in Good Samaritan Education schools.
Winning documentary focuses on the fight for justice for Robert Ruark
Teacher and documentary filmmaker Si Paros has won Best Film for a film advocating for clemency for a prisoner who she and legal experts believe was wrongly convicted of murder.
Interculturality calls us to ‘a hospitality of the heart’
Good Samaritan Sisters played an active role when Catholic Religious Australia hosted a recent workshop of Intercultural Awareness in Leadership, Ministry and Formation, which explored strategies for authentically living interculturally.
ACRATH renews commitment to stop human trafficking and slavery
Following a recent gathering of members, ACRATH has a new president with Sister Annette Arnold RSJ taking on the role after Sister Clare Condon SGS completed her second two-year term.
Students raise funds to support women and children escaping family violence
Students at St Mary’s College in Wollongong lived out the Good Samaritan ethos during Lent, raising funds for the Good Samaritan Inn to support women and children escaping family violence.
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.
SAM Program supports women in Australia and the Philippines
The Good Samaritan Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring Program is providing scholarships for studies in theology, along with mentoring and spiritual direction, for women across Australia but also in the Philippines.
Anniversaries a sacred pause that beckons us beyond celebration
Since Good Samaritan Education was established 15 years ago, the mission, charism and Benedictine tradition of the Good Samaritan Sisters have continued to unfold through the life of our schools.
Young Sisters' gathering a time of connection, reflection and hope
A gathering in the Philippines of the younger Sisters of the Good Samaritan group has been hailed as a valuable time together, filled with cultural sharing, connection, reflection and hope.
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 2025 and in strengthening social cohesion.