An extraordinary woman
Ordinary. That’s the word Good Samaritan Sister Mary Ronayne chooses to describe herself.
A commitment to sharing the story
Good Samaritan Sister Marilyn Kelleher has an enduring love of history and believes that, far from being irrelevant to people and life today, history has the capacity to animate and...
Mater Dei: a privileged place to work
“It’s a privileged place to work; it’s as simple as that,” says Tony Fitzgerald, the Principal and CEO of Mater Dei School in Camden, New South Wales.
Ministry in remote communities recognised
When Good Samaritan Sister Anna Warlow discovered she was receiving a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her commitment to the community, she felt shocked and a little...
A life-giving ministry in the desert
Good Samaritan Sister Liz Wiemers admits that living and working in a remote Aboriginal community can be tough at times, but overwhelmingly, it’s a rich and life-giving experience.
Helping the East Timorese on our behalf
It’s been 11 years since Good Samaritan Sister Rita Hayes first arrived in Timor Leste. A lot has happened in that time but Rita’s memories of those early days in...
Providing a safe haven for women
To celebrate the centenary of International Women’s Day, “The Good Oil” spoke with a Good Samaritan Sister who spends her days providing a safe haven for women and children who...