Section Archive: News Feature

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.

Posted on: May 20, 2026

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.

Posted on: May 20, 2026

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.

Posted on: May 20, 2026

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.

Posted on: May 14, 2026

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.

Posted on: April 15, 2026

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.

Posted on: April 15, 2026

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.

Posted on: April 15, 2026

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 18, 2026

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.

Posted on: March 18, 2026

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.

Posted on: March 18, 2026

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.

Posted on: March 16, 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 2025 and in strengthening social cohesion.

Posted on: February 18, 2026