Prophetic Voices initiative provides students with a platform for dialogue
Good Samaritan Education’s Prophetic Voices initiative provides students with a platform for dialogue and discernment to explore causes, projects, and issues they are passionate about, embodying Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition.
Nourishing breakfast gives students a good start to the day
Good Samaritan Oblate Cathy Jones can see the positive results of a School Breakfast Program on students and their families in a remote pastoral and mining region of Western Australia.
McKee family’s 80 years of connection to Lourdes Hill College
In 2007, the late Sister Mary Camelann (Veronica) McKee was named as one of the House Patrons of Lourdes Hill College to honour her work as a true Good Samaritan.
Applications invited for women’s Study and Mentoring Program
Applications are invited for the women’s Study and Mentoring Program in 2024. Core components include financial assistance for women undertaking tertiary studies, spiritual direction and mentoring. Applications close 6 September.
The Good Oil 2023 Writers’ Award – Finding My Voice
Emerging and published writers are invited to enter The Good Oil 2023 Writers’ Award, which this year has the theme, Finding My Voice. Applications close 5pm on Friday 18 August.
NSW Governor hosts reception to give thanks for Good Sams’ ministry
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan gathered with staff, supporters and friends of the Good Samaritan Foundation at Government House in Sydney recently to celebrate the Congregation’s 165th anniversary.
Mater Christi College celebrates 60th Anniversary
Sixty years ago, the Good Samaritan Sisters responded to the needs of the Belgrave community, building a school for girls which has since grown far beyond what was initially envisaged.
New Oblates welcomed into a community of faith and friendship
Four women became Good Samaritan Oblates recently, saying it was the sense of community, faith conversation, friendship and the Good Samaritan-Benedictine spirituality that drew them to make their Oblate promises.
Sister Liz Wiemers recognised with NATSICC Award
Sister Liz Wiemers’ lifelong dedication to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ministry and her commitment to foster understanding and respect have been recognised with a NATSICC Service to Community Award.
The Good Oil 2023 Writers’ Award – Finding My Voice
Entries are invited for The Good Oil 2023 Writers’ Award, an initiative of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. Entry is free and open to both emerging and published writers.
New era of lay governance has begun for Good Samaritan Oblates
A new era of lay governance has begun for Good Samaritan Oblates, with the recent commissioning of the inaugural Oblate Leadership Team and Oblate Council at Glebe on June 3.
Sister Taabeia Ibouri’s new role in supporting seasonal workers from Kiribati
When Good Samaritan Sister Taabeia Ibouri was living in Australia she got to know some seasonal workers from her home country of Kiribati and learnt of the challenges they faced.