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.
Fire destroys homes of 35 families in squatter area in Bacolod
When a fierce fire ripped through a squatter area in the Mambulok district of Bacolod in the Philippines last month, 35 families lost their homes and all their possessions.
Renovated centre looks to the future while honouring the past
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan have warmly welcomed members of their community to a liturgy marking the Blessing and Opening of renovations to St Scholastica’s Congregational Centre in Glebe.
Eight new scholars participate in women’s leadership program
The Good Samaritan Study and Mentoring (SAM) Leadership Program is back for its third year in 2023, with eight women receiving support to undertake studies aimed at promoting women’s leadership.