First assembly for Good Samaritan Education
Members of Good Samaritan Education gathered in Sydney recently for their first formal assembly since the new Church entity was launched in November last year.
GG to address Good Sams Foundation breakfast
More than 150 people have already booked their seats for the Good Sams Foundation’s annual breakfast in Brisbane next month with the Governor-General, Her Excellency, Quentin Bryce AC CVO.
Japanese sister's outback experience
Good Samaritan Sister Hiro Kageyama will return to Japan on March 24 after a 10-month sabbatical which has taken her to some of Australia’s remote destinations.
Who says young people aren’t interested in faith?
It’s often said that young people these days aren’t interested in their faith or religious issues. But a group of senior students from seven Good Samaritan Colleges have challenged that...
Overwhelming peace and joy for Grace
Having completed two years’ preparation as a novice, Grace Marcelo was professed as a Sister of the Good Samaritan of the Order of St Benedict earlier this month.
Talking about cricket and climate change in Cape Town
Good Samaritan Sister Geraldine Kearney’s lack of knowledge on cricket didn’t dampen her recent meeting with the jovial and inspirational Archbishop Tutu in South Africa.
New role to focus on well-being of all sisters
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan can’t be accused of avoiding the ‘elephant in the room’: they are an ageing community of women. In fact, it could be said they...
New members of Good Samaritan Education commissioned
Good Samaritan Education, a new Church entity established to oversee the canonical governance of the Good Samaritan Congregation’s ten colleges, was launched recently.
Brisbane sister honoured for anti-slavery work
Sister Pauline Coll has received a national award for her distinctive contribution and commitment to the fight against human trafficking, slavery and forced labour.
Sisters join forces to strengthen ATSI ministries
A new partnership is being forged between the Sisters of St Joseph, the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, the Sisters of Mercy and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) peoples...
New oblates to be welcomed
During a liturgy on November 12 in Sydney, six women and one man will be received as Oblates of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan.
Good Sam Foundation Christmas Appeal launched
Over 130 people attended a Melbourne Cup fundraising event in Brisbane recently to kick-start the 2011 Christmas Appeal for the Sisters of the Good Samaritan Foundation.