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.
Applications invited for Study and Mentoring (SAM) Leadership Program
Since its foundation and throughout its 163-year history, the Sisters of the Good Samaritan Congregation has been committed to the flourishing of women. The Sisters have educated girls and women
Deep listening in the natural world: a celebration of faith, science and biodiversity
In 2019, the Sisters of the Good Samaritan entered into an auspice agreement with the Faith Ecology Network (FEN), a sponsorship that supports the continuing mission of strengthening interfaith dialogue...
COVID-19 creates opportunities for us to be neighbour
Good Samaritan Sister Leonie Dueñas recently participated in Kwarenta, the Diocese of Bacolod’s 40-day Communal Reflection during COVID-19 and the Season of Creation, from September 1 to October 4, 2020.
Sisters’ new residence a home of grace and powerhouse of prayer
The Good Samaritan Sisters in Japan have moved from their Nara convent to take up residence in the Domus Gratia, an aged care residence for priests and religious in Osaka.
Commemorating 145 years of prayer and presence in Windsor
Good Samaritan Sisters recently celebrated 145 years of ministering at Windsor in the Hawkesbury region of New South Wales. Since 1875, 256 Sisters have lived and ministered in the area.
Lourdes Hill College student takes out Future Justice Award
The lives of future generations are in good hands if Sophie Nakamura has anything to do with it. The Lourdes Hill College Year 12 student is the 2020 national winner...
Sister Veronica Hoey looks forward to her new role in Melbourne
Good Samaritan Sister Veronica Hoey has been appointed Vicar for Religious in the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, a role which she says embraces the Good Sams’ Statement of Directions
Mater Dei adapts to new ways of teaching, learning and supporting one another
The pandemic brought big changes to schools and education deliverers world-wide, and it was no exception for the Mater Dei community of students and Young Adults with an intellectual disability.
New national education committee ‘the fruit of many labours’
The creation of a new national education committee for lay-governed Catholic schools whose heritage lies in religious institutes was a terrific act of faith, confidence and hope in the future
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St Monica's College celebrates ‘hearts across the Nullarbor’
In celebration of their ongoing partnership, St Monica’s College in Epping, Victoria, recently welcomed Anna Warlow SGS and Good Samaritan Rural Outreach to their Year 12 Graduation Assembly.