Workshop for Writers: The Word Made Fresh
Aspiring and published writers are invited to participate in an in-person workshop in Sydney on 11 November with the theme, The Word Made Fresh: being Inspired, making Connections, building Community.
UN gathering an opportunity to highlight action against human trafficking
For Sarah Puls, an invitation to take ACRATH’s work against modern slavery and human trafficking to the global stage was a privilege and an affirmation of action at the grassroots.
Sister Kawi Arebonto appointed first Local Leader for Kiribati
The Good Samaritan Sisters in Kiribati have had two occasions for thanksgiving recently, with Sister Kawi Arebonto appointed the Congregation’s Local Leader and Sister Taabeia Ibouri renewing her temporary vows.
Benedictines prepare to celebrate 1500 years of community
The spirituality of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan is inspired by the wisdom of the Rule of St Benedict. In 2029, Benedictines worldwide will celebrate 1500 years of community.
Work begins on Good Samaritan Village crisis accommodation
The Good Samaritan Inn has marked a significant milestone in construction of the Good Samaritan Village, a purpose-built crisis accommodation facility for women, children and gender-diverse people escaping family violence.
Sister in Residence program connects school with Good Samaritan charism
Sister Judy Foster SGS recently spent a week with students and staff at Saint Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy, Queensland, as part of the school’s inaugural Sister in Residence program.
For Jaren Malales, the Good Samaritan SAM Program has been life changing
Jaren Malales, a long-time participant in the Good Samaritan Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring (SAM) Program, has achieved her Master’s in Education and is now passing on all she has learned.
Applications invited for women’s Study, Accompaniment & Mentoring (SAM) Program
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan are inviting applications for their 2027 Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring (SAM) Program for Catholic women, which offers financial assistance for women undertaking tertiary studies.
Gemma Light’s Oblate journey ‘a testimony to the love of God’
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan have been woven through the story of Gemma Light’s life. This treasured relationship took a new turn when Gemma became a Good Samaritan Oblate.
St Scholastica’s College offers boarders a home away from home
For families across regional Australia, choosing a boarding school is about more than academic results, it is about finding a place where their daughters feel supported, inspired and at home.
Refugee Week Conference explores hidden slavery in Australia
Human trafficking, modern slavery and the vulnerability of migrant workers was the focus of this year’s Good Samaritan Refugee Week Conference, which explored the theme of ‘Hidden Slavery in Australia’.
Powerful stories shared in ‘Hope: Unfinished Business’
Good Samaritan Oblate Sally FitzGerald has contributed to a new book in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic women share sacred personal stories about their lived experience of hope.