Section Archive: News
Louisa Lawson tribute concert benefits The Inn

Louisa Lawson tribute concert benefits The Inn

A group of Melbourne-based musicians joined forces recently for a ‘gig’ to honour the life and work of Louisa Lawson and to support the Good Samaritan Inn.

Posted on: February 19, 2013

Schools celebrating significant milestones

Schools celebrating significant milestones

Four secondary schools for girls, all established by the Good Samaritan Sisters, are celebrating significant milestones in 2013.

Posted on: February 19, 2013

Sisters bid fond farewell to Queanbeyan

Sisters bid fond farewell to Queanbeyan

After 134 years of service, particularly in education and pastoral care, the Good Samaritan Sisters have said a fond farewell to the community of Queanbeyan in NSW.

Posted on: February 19, 2013

Seeking prayerful support for 3-11 survivors

Seeking prayerful support for 3-11 survivors

The community of Good Samaritan Sisters in Japan is encouraging all people of good will to unite with them in January for a special week of solidarity and prayer for...

Posted on: December 11, 2012

Would Jesus recognise the Holy Land?

Would Jesus recognise the Holy Land?

Good Samaritan Sister Veronica Quinn returned from the Holy Land in late 2012 with a new perspective on the region after living and studying in Jerusalem.

Posted on: December 11, 2012

Good Sam partnership gathering set for October 2013

Good Sam partnership gathering set for October 2013

A gathering of people closely associated with the Good Samaritan Sisters will be held in Sydney in October 2013.

Posted on: November 20, 2012

Bulimba and beyond raise $15,000 for Foundation

Bulimba and beyond raise $15,000 for Foundation

A Melbourne Cup fundraising luncheon held in Brisbane earlier this month raised over $15,000 for the Good Sams Foundation, which supports outreach projects operated by the Good Samaritan Sisters throughout...

Posted on: November 20, 2012

“Hear my voice”: challenge for special ed conference

"Hear my voice": challenge for special ed conference

Around 160 representatives from the Catholic, Independent and State school sectors are expected to attend the Mater Dei Special Education Conference at Campbelltown, NSW from November 22 to 23.

Posted on: October 16, 2012

Good Sams Foundation needs your support

Good Sams Foundation needs your support

“Our students do amazing things!” That’s the theme of a fundraising luncheon in Sydney next Sunday October 21, featuring four high profile graduates of Good Samaritan Colleges.

Posted on: October 16, 2012

Encouraging connections across the Nullabor

Encouraging connections across the Nullabor

A recent pilgrimage to rural and remote communities in Western Australia where Good Samaritan Sisters minister proved to be a significant experience for the 29 participants, most of whom hailed...

Posted on: September 18, 2012

Mater Dei teacher wins Premier’s scholarship

Mater Dei teacher wins Premier’s scholarship

Rebecca Gibbs, the Primary Co-ordinator at Mater Dei School, Camden, has been awarded a NSW Premier’s Teacher Scholarship which will enable her to travel overseas to undertake research and work...

Posted on: September 18, 2012

World stage beckons for Schols student

World stage beckons for Schols student

Ciara Morris, a Year 10 student at St Scholastica’s College, Glebe in Sydney, is one of 17 secondary students who will represent Australia at a United Nations’ youth conference in...

Posted on: August 21, 2012