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.
Giving God first choice
When Eugennie Levinson was thinking about possible life directions in the 1960s, the idea of exploring a vocation with the Good Samaritan Sisters was high on the list. But as...
Meet the GSE Mission Team
The members of the Good Samaritan Education Mission Team hail from different backgrounds, but have one key thing in common: they are all steeped in Gospel formation and a passion...
Savouring beauty in nature, others and within
Sister Jacinta Shailer is well known in the religious community, and beyond, particularly for her creative pursuits, her years of service in Japan, her hospitality at Maria Tal retreat house...
An earthy faith and strong love for social justice
Catholic Health Australia CEO Suzanne Greenwood didn’t set out to have a career in the Church or the health sector, but an earthy faith and a strong love for social...
“Because of her, we can!” rings true for Theresa
Culture, faith, family and education are chief among the driving forces in Theresa Ardler’s life, and she credits the strong women in her life for planting the seed and nurturing...
“People teach you so much if you just sit still for a minute”
When Sister Kath Bourke entered the Good Samaritan Sisters she envisaged life as a teacher, but instead, decades of accompanying people with disability has shown Kath that she is the...
Joys of being neighbour in suburban Melbourne
For nearly 25 years, Sister Mary Zita Duffy has found joy through providing food for people in need in suburban Melbourne and helping the disadvantaged break out of their “high...