A life-long commitment to the transformative power of education
Patricia Staunton AM is passionate about education, particularly for young girls. Her upbringing and the faith of her parents gave her a respect for social justice, she tells Debra Vermeer.
Saying thank you ‘with a song in my heart’
When Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley became Vice-Patron of the Good Samaritan Foundation, she penned a song about the work of the Good Sams and their partners, writes Debra Vermeer.
Answering God’s call to religious life, married life and lay leadership
My life has been a series of ‘calls’. I felt called to religious life, called to married life and called to oblate life as a Pastoral Leader, writes Cathy Jones....
Search for meaning drives desire to tell Good Sams' good news
Nichol Plumbe looks forward to sharing the stories of the Good Samaritan Sisters, both with an eye to tradition and to innovation for the future.
Young teacher rides high with compassion
Faith and a strong desire to help young children get the best possible start to life has lead Joffrey Gayaran to become Good Samaritan Kinder School first male teacher, writes...
Trailblazing 'woman of the Pacific' helping build a stronger future
“I want to see young women having an education, contributing to their societies and to the global stage.”
Passing on the baton of history
The Good Sams archives are filled with a treasure trove of stories, as interesting as the stories of the archivists who keep them.
It’s always been about the kids
Retiring Principal Frank Pitt’s love of teaching young people has been the motivation behind his vocation in Catholic education, now he’s pondering what do to after he leaves school.
Finding joy in everyday life
A life inspired by joyfulness has supported Sister Eiko Mukae SGS in her ministry as a Good Sam and walking with the poor in the Philippines.
‘Do unto others’ sparks a lifetime of service
An ‘interesting life’ and practical desire to give back has spurred Patricia Purcell’s volunteer service to the community, writes Debra Vermeer.
A different kind of pilgrimage
A desire to invite stillness, contemplation and reflection in everyday life, is how Linda Espie would describe her point of view as a photographer.
Change “keeps you alive”
On Monday 14 January Sister Mary Gregory was farewelled at a Requiem Mass. Included in this edition of The Good Oil is an abridged profile of Mary from 2016.