Good Samaritan Sisters join together in caring for community
A collaboration born of a shared name and a shared charism is bearing fruit in Uganda where a medical centre that will provide healthcare to the community is under construction.
Catholic leaders call for action to consign fossil fuels to history
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan have joined Catholic leaders from G20 countries who have sent a letter to world leaders ahead of crucial United Nations climate meetings this month.
Lourdes Hill social justice project so much more than a knitted square
Nine years ago, Lourdes Hill College instigated the Blankets for Brisbane project so that students in Years 7, 8 and 9 could be involved in a collaborative social justice project.
New agreement continues support for women and children in need
Women and children in need will continue to be able to access secure housing and case-managed support to help them towards independence thanks to a new agreement struck between the
Women come together to raise their prophetic voice
As women call for a greater voice and fairer representation in the leadership of the Catholic Church, three forums where their voices will be heard are taking place this month.
Restoration of Rosebank Chapel and Cemetery complete
The refurbishment of Rosebank Chapel and Cemetery at Five Dock has been a long and joyful process that began in 2009. On January 11 this year, the last of the...
Rosebank Rally a winning combination of fun, friends and faith
Early in Term 4 in 2020, the Ministry team at Rosebank College Five Dock introduced the inaugural Rosebank Rally, which was designed to give teenagers a refreshed perspective of God.
Pilot program to support remote communities in Mount Magnet
Over many generations, religious sisters have been called to provide pastoral care and support to some of the most remote, disadvantaged communities in Australia.
Christmas a time of celebration, joy and hope
The Good Samaritan Foundation brings together people and resources to support the works and initiatives of the Good Samaritan Sisters to assist people in communities across Australia and the Pacific.
‘Share the Joy, Give a Toy’ Christmas appeal for Bacolod
A Christmas fundraising campaign by the Good Samaritan Foundation hopes to put a smile on the faces of struggling children and families who have been hard-hit by the COVID-19 crisis.
Our choices have the power to combat modern-day slavery
The scourge of human trafficking and the devastating impact on its victims was acknowledged by the Australasian Religious Press Association (ARPA) in its annual awards on October 30 this year.
Poldi Mimovich's artwork features on Australian Christmas stamps
This year’s Christmas stamp issue by Australia Post focuses on Australian themes. Paintings by the late artist and sculptor Leopoldine ‘Poldi’ Mimovich OAM have been reproduced on two religious stamps.