What does it mean to be a Good Samaritan?
When Archbishop John Bede Polding founded the Sisters of the Good Samaritan on February 2, 1857 he chose this name because he firmly believed that their work was about being...
May we act always with compassion in the service of the sick
The outbreak of the coronavirus reminds us how fragile and interdependent our societies are, and how quickly the ‘better angels of our nature’ can take flight, writes Evan Ellis. The...
Students ‘dive’ into the history of the Good Sams in Japan
An initiative run by the Australian National Maritime Museum has immersed students of St Scholastica’s College in the history of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan in Japan.
NATSICC recognises Good Sams Oblates
Good Samaritan Oblates, Elaine Walley and Catherine Jones, have been recognised in this year’s NATSICC Awards for their service to Indigenous communities.
BENet 2019: Exploring Benedictine wisdom under the Southern Cross
Planning for the international conference of the Benedictine Educators’ Network in Sydney later this year, is well underway with an impressive line up of speakers and presenters.
One Heart, Many Voices
The recent joint Catholic Religious Australia and Catholic Mission conference was an opportunity to listen to the voices of many within the one heart of mission in the church.
Social justice, ecology and the federal election
Australians will vote in the federal election this Saturday, so where do the major parties stand on issues of social justice and care for the environment?
Substance over style ‘Inn’ supporting mothers
Good Sam’s Inn and Housing ministries, provide significant support to mothers facing difficult times every day, not just on Mother’s Day, writes Debra Vermeer.
Donna’s readiness to live her vows
Donna Belle Ferrer made her first profession as a Sister of the Good Samaritan earlier this month and is looking forward with “readiness” to living her vows faithfully.
Health focus: The Good Samaritans’ Ministry in Kiribati
World Health Day was celebrated on 7 April with a focus on universal health coverage. Marie Mohr reflects on the current health situation in Kiribati on a recent trip to...
Women address Vatican summit on abuse
The Vatican Summit heard the call from women for greater transparency and accountability in the Church’s handling of child sexual abuse.
A new phase begins for Good Samaritan Sisters
During their 26th Chapter Gathering in Sydney from September 24 until October 2, the Sisters of the Good Samaritan discerned a new Statement of Directions and elected a new leadership...