Study opportunity will strengthen Donna’s ministry of care and support
Donna Belle Ferrer said she receives much more than she gives from her ministry in psycho-social support for diocesan seminarians and parents and teachers at the Good Samaritan Kinder School.
New community house in Kiribati a witness to God’s hospitality for all
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan in Temaiku, Kiribati, have officially taken up residence in their new community house, further deepening their commitment to the people of the island nation.
Big Sister Little Sister Program helps students to flourish
When students first start at Lourdes Hill College their Big Sister writes them a letter. This letter tells them to be brave, be inspired and explore all the College offers.
Good Samaritan Sister Elizabeth Delaney receives papal honour
Sister Elizabeth Delaney SGS has been presented with the pontifical honour Croce Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice for ‘her considerable service to the Church in the Archdiocese of Sydney and Australia’.
Support for Oceania delegates' voices to be heard at COP27
At the recent COP27 UN Climate Conference, the voices of Oceania delegates were heard loud and clear, telling of the impacts of climate change on their land and their people.
Online experience connects students with ministries in Bacolod
Student groups from across Good Samaritan Education schools gathered recently for an ‘online immersion’ experience with Sisters and staff of Good Samaritan ministries in Bacolod, the Philippines, writes Debra Vermeer.
NATSICC Assembly a chance to share stories, experiences and knowledge
Four members of the Good Samaritan community who attended the recent National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council Assembly in Townsville, say it was an enriching and humbling experience.
Crisis refuge for women and children receives funding boost
The Good Samaritan Inn’s vision for the expansion of its residential services for women and children who have experienced family violence and/or homelessness is edging closer to becoming a reality.
Good Samaritan Education launches new statement
The new statement, Good Samaritan Education: Schools of Welcome, reflects the core values of the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition, which challenge and inspire every aspect of GSE’s mission and ministry.
Award recognises Sr Catherine Slattery's contribution to Catholic education
Good Samaritan Sister and educator, Sister Catherine Slattery, has been awarded the Brother Kelvin Canavan Catholic School Leadership Award for 2022 in recognition of her extensive contribution to Catholic education.
Good Samaritan community in Bacolod launches eco-restoration project
The Good Samaritan community in Bacolod, the Philippines, has come together to launch Project Samaritan, an eco-restoration project at a public park in a bid to foster the local ecology
ACU names lecture theatre after Aunty Joan Hendriks
One of Queensland’s most respected advocates for the rights of Indigenous Australians, the late Aunty Joan Hendriks, has had a lecture theatre named in her honour at ACU’s Banyo Campus.