Communio Calling

Good Sams Anne Dixon and Grace Marcello, sit down with host Gabrielle Sinclair to share stories of their ministry work in the Philippines in Bacolod on the island of Negros. Set up in the 1980s by two Japanese Good Samaritan Sisters, the Bacolod community and Good Samaritan Education continue to have a strong partnership, with student immersions to the region set to return in 2024.

In this episode of Communio Calling, host Gabrielle Sinclair is joined by Rosebank’s Dean of Ministry, Paul O’Shea, and GSE’s Fran Vella to discuss the life and works of John Bede Polding. Together, they discuss the legacy of Polding as the first Archbishop of Sydney and co-founder of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, who's teachings live on in our mission today. 

It is said that It is in the sharing of story with others that the deep meaning of pilgrimage takes root, both in the pilgrim and the community. In this episode of Communio Calling, host Gabrielle Sinclair is joined by Natasha O’Donoghue, Alan Ibbett and Rita Armen to reflect on their recent pilgrimage experience.  The GSE Benedictine pilgrimage followed in the footsteps of St Benedict, St Scholas...

In our latest episode of Communio Calling, host Gabrielle Sinclair is joined by two of our GSE school’s principals, Iris Nastasi of Rosebank College Five Dock  and Tony Fitzgerald of St Mary Star of the Sea College  Together, they unpack our new Schools of Welcome statement and share their reflections on its conception and impact on the GSE community.

In this episode, host Gabrielle Sinclair is joined in conversation with three company members within our GSE schools; Leonie Keaney, John Driscoll and Elizabeth Delaney sgs. This conversation is a great reflection on the important role of a company member in a GSE school. Hear the insights, and in and outs of the role and their stewardship of the charism.

Communio Calling is back with our first episode of 2023, where we unpack Good Samaritan Education’s Formation Cycle theme, A Year of Neighbour. In conversation with Geraldine Kearney sgs, we explore what it means to be neighbour and to truly embrace the ‘other’.

Host Gabrielle Sinclair talks with Mary McDonald sgs in a wide-ranging conversation, from sharing her story of growing up in the family Pub in Northern Queensland to her love of education. Mary is the author of the GSE history - Journey to Good Samaritan Education – and shares her insights on the challenges of today and the fundamental essence needed to be held onto into the future. 

Communio Calling guest Patty Fawkner sgs, congregational leader of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, shares her leadership journey and the insights she has gained along the way, from acknowledging her gifts and weakness to empowering others. This a great conversation for all seeking to develop their leadership skills, particularly in the Good Samaritan Benedictine charism.

After a short break Communio Calling is back with Prophetic Voices. Host Gabrielle SInclair chats with Jen Petschler of St Scholastica's College and Students from six of the GSE schools regarding their experience of Prophetic Voices. The inaugural Prophetic Voices – Student Form was held in conjunction with the 2022 Triennial Conference on Friday, July 22, hosted at St Scholastica’s College G...

This episode's conversation is with two of the superstars of the GSE community, Sue Lennox, Principal of St Patrick's College Campbelltown and Kate Rayment, Principal of St Scholastica's College Gelbe, as we have a look at GSE's Philosophy of Education. The Good Samaritan Education  Philosophy of Education sets the bar high as we seek to create, sustain and nurture communities...

There is no doubt that the word 'obedience' has a lot of baggage to the modern ear. Today we will broaden our understanding through the lens of St Benedict. Join host Gabrielle Sinclair and guest Christine Manning as we reclaim obedience helping to provoke some helpful reverberations in our community and society, if we live it well, inclining ourselves toward the other, through Christ lo...

Good Samaritan Education's Formation Cycle draws us into a Year of Lectio. In our conversation today Elizabeth Brennan sgs and Pat O'Gorman help us navigate what we mean by Lectio Divina and how the regular practice can provide a rhythm for deepening our relationship with God and all of creation if we attend with the ear of the heart. 

As 2022 begins to find its rhythm this bonus episode, is something completely different, giving you the opportunity to pause and truly listen with the ear of the heart and be open to what you are being called to respond to. Find a quiet place and give yourself permission for 10 minutes to retune your listening heart. Listening to God and listening to our neighbour are interrelated! When we make sp...

Continuing the celebrations of Good Samaritan Education 's 10 year anniversary we reflect on where we have come from and a look into the future regarding the continual challenge and necessity of being alert to the signs of the times.  Join host Gabrielle Sinclair with guests Sr Clare Condon and Moira Nadjecki for our final full episode for 2021. 

In this bonus episode, we will hear from a few familiar voices as we celebrate the feast of All Benedictine saints. Guests were asked to share about a favourite or perhaps lesser-known Benedictine Saint, so sit back for some reflections on others that have traced the path of Benedict before us.  Featuring: Elizabeth Brennan sgs Christine Manning sgs Pat O'Gorman Clare Condon sgs and Moira Nad...

In conversation with Catherine Slattery sgs and Frank Pitt we take a look at the foundational Good Samaritan Education document - The Statement of the Voice and Experience of Women in Leadership. We take a look at the realities that shape this document and the accountability it calls us to. It is a unique and living document that challenges and informs the necessary social critique to be attentive...

In this episode of Communio Calling we hear from the former congregational leader of the Good Sams, Clare Condon sgs. Clare's intimate grasp of living the Good Samaritan Benedictine life and her deep understanding and history with Good Samaritan Education make her a unique person to speak to our community of discernment and breaking open a clarity on not just doing discernment, rather, the Be...

Good Samaritan Education's formation theme for 2021 is  Communio. In conversation with host and colleague Gabrielle Sinclair, GSE's own Director of Formation and Mission Integration, Pat O'Gorman, shares her insights and story as we explore what this word " communio " is all about.   Join Gabrielle and Pat as they take deep dive into what communio means for GSE and our com...

BONUS EPISODE We just couldn't wait to share with you, our new sound. Continuing our 10-year celebrations we commissioned a song to celebrate and capture elements of our Good Samaritan Benedictine charism.    'How do you capture a dynamic living charism in a few verses?', I hear you ask. Find out as we chat with singer-songwriter Gen Bryant and be the first to hear 'In All Thin...

Communio Calling's inaugural episode coincides with the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Good Samaritan Education by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. In celebration of the journey of the last 10 years,  we will hear from two vital voices who helped shape the story of Good Samaritan Education - Terry Creagh, Good Samaritan Education's inaugural Governing Council Chair and Kay He...

Good Samaritan Education 's new podcast series Communio Calling , sharing stories of faith and life in the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition, will launch on July 22, 2021, marking its 10th anniversary.