The e-magazine of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan

Hear the heart sing

In the movie ‘Moana’ the heroine’s “voice inside” calls her to sail against convention. She dares to hope and dream of a better situation beyond the safety of the shore. READ MORE

Simple acts of kindness are the best gift

Amid the busyness of our Christmas preparations, I would like to propose two pivots, or touchstones, for our undertakings; namely neighbourliness and patience, writes Congregational Leader Sister Catherine McCahill SGS. READ MORE

Strengthening Oblate connections in Bacolod a special experience

Two Good Samaritan Oblates travelled to Bacolod in the Philippines last month on a journey which provided an opportunity to spend time with Sisters, a local Oblate and Oblate inquirers. READ MORE

Good Samaritan Education names two new Patrons

Former Congregational Leader Sister Patty Fawkner and esteemed educator Sister Mary McDonald have been recognised for their contributions to Good Samaritan Education by being made Patrons of the ecclesial community. READ MORE

Christmas is 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 those in need across Australia and the Pacific. READ MORE

Finding My Voice

This poem by Vickie Walker was an entry in The Good Oil Writers’ Award, which has the dual purpose of supporting and encouraging the development of aspiring and published writers. READ MORE

Read, watch, listen: top picks to bring in the New Year

In this edition, The Good Oil has gathered recommendations from some of our readers and writers on what to read, watch and listen to over Christmas and the New Year. READ MORE

What's On

Find out what's happening in the Good Samaritan community and beyond. Keep track of events in our Good Samaritan and Church calendars, as well as activities in the broader community of relevance to our faith life.