Former convent to provide a place of healing and recovery
A redeveloped former convent will soon throw open its doors to women and children who are transitioning from crisis support to longer-term support to help them heal from family violence.
Nagasaki Cathedral bells ring a message of peace and hope
At 11.02am on 9 August, two minutes’ silence was observed during a Mass to mark the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, which ended the Second World War.
Educators confront challenge of weaving tradition with innovation
With the theme ‘Ever Ancient, Ever New: Weaving Tradition with Innovation’, Good Samaritan Education hosted its Triennial Conference at ACU’s North Sydney Campus and Mary MacKillop Place from 2-3 August.
Entries invited for The Good Oil 2025 Writers’ Award
Entries are invited for The Good Oil 2025 Writers’ Award for aspiring and published writers. The award is an initiative of the Good Samaritan Sisters in partnership with Garratt Publishing.
Entries invited for The Good Oil 2025 Writers’ Award
Entries are invited for The Good Oil 2025 Writers’ Award for aspiring and published writers. The award is an initiative of the Good Samaritan Sisters in partnership with Garratt Publishing.
Refugee Week shines a light on areas of humanitarian need
The Good Samaritan Sisters marked Refugee Week 2025 by hosting events that shone a light on people living in Gaza and highlighted the precarious situation of refugees and asylum seekers.
Mission conference ‘nourishing, challenging and reflective’
About 15 members of the Good Samaritan community attended the Mission: One Heart Many Voices conference in Sydney recently, which explored the theme ‘Choosing Hope. Trust yourself to its leading’.
Applications invited for women’s Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring Program
Applications are invited for the 2026 women’s Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring Program, an initiative of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. The program includes financial assistance, spiritual direction and mentoring.
Applications invited for women’s Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring Program
Applications are invited for the 2026 women’s Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring Program, an initiative of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. The program includes financial assistance, spiritual direction and mentoring.
Lourdes Hill College creates a space where young students feel inspired to grow
A new purpose-built Junior School at Lourdes Hill College in Brisbane aims to create a space where students in Years 5 and 6 feel seen, known and inspired to grow.
Sister Mary O’Shannassy receives Papal Cross of Honour
After more than 30 years of walking alongside the residents of Victoria’s prisons, Good Samaritan Sister Mary O’Shannassy has retired from her senior chaplaincy role with CatholicCare’s Prison Ministry Team.
WATAC Honorary Lifetime Membership for Sister Anna Warlow
Good Samaritan Sister Anna Warlow was recognised recently for her long-standing commitment to supporting and encouraging women when she was awarded Honorary Lifetime Membership of Women and the Australian Church.