Communio Calling
Infused with the values of our Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition, Communio Calling is a dynamic conversation and connection point for the Good Samaritan Education community and beyond to nurture and share story, faith and life.
Episodes
33 episodes
GSE's Evolving Story
In our final episode for 2024, we unpack the evolving story of GSE and the journey regarding changes to the governance structure that will come into effect in 2025. Moira Najdecki, Jane Comensoli and Biljana Apostolova join host Gabrielle Sincl...
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51:10
Prophetic Voices 2024
Prophetic Voices, our student voices forum returned in 2024. Host Gabrielle Sinclair is in conversation with some of GSE students reflecting on their experiences and unpack their final statements. This year the students investigated the topics:...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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53:27
The Unfolding Spirit of Benedictine Life
In this special episode, Gabrielle Sinclair is joined in conversation with Sister Teresa Jackson OSB, the prioress of the Centre for Benedictine Life at the Monastery of St Gertrude in Cottonwood, Idaho.Sister Teresa, with wit, strength ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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39:32
Immersions - Opportunities for Transformation
In this episode of Communio Calling we talk with a well-known face in Good Samaritan circles and beyond, Monica Dutton, taking a look at cross-cultural immersion programs and their significance within the GSE community.Based on the knowl...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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43:40
New Directions
Catherine McCahill sgs, Sisters of the Good Samaritan Congregational Leader, sits down with host Gabrielle Sinclair to unpack their Statement of Directions for 2023-2029. Discerned at last year’s Chapter, the statement gives shape and direction...
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35:55
My Word, Lectio Divina
In this episode, we hear Sister Antonia Curtis OSB share with us the journey behind her new book ‘I Give You My Word’. A practical guide in Lectio Divina. Written with educators, parishes and lay people in mind, I Give You My Word is a culminat...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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44:36
Seeking Hildegard
Special guest Dr Carmel Bendon, academic, author, and presenter, sits down with host Gabrielle Sinclair to discuss the life and legacy of 13th-century Benedictine abbess, Hildegard of Bingen.Hildegard’s vast knowledge, mystical teachings...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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44:58
The Psalm Project
In this episode, GSE shares the special presentation ‘Liturgy of the Hours and the Psalms’ by Sisters Elizabeth Brennan sgs and Elizabeth Murray sgs. Originally presented at the Mission Leaders Conference, this powerful session provides insight...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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38:41
A Dash of Holy Audacity
For our first episode of 2024, we are in captivating dialogue with Sr Aquinata Böckmann OSB. With our host Gabrielle Sinclair, Aquinata graciously shares her compelling narrative and profound insights. Together they reflect on the essence of Ho...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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41:08
BENet23 & Manquehue Visit
In our final episode of Communio Calling for 2023, GSE delegates discuss their whirlwind South American adventure to this year’s BENet Conference and visit to Chile's lay Benedictine Manquehue Community.Hosted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil i...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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56:20
Prophetic Voices 2023
Following the success of the 2022 program, GSE’s Prophetic Voices student forum initiative returned in 2023 and was expanded to consist of three online student sessions that culminated with a two-day in-person gathering at Mt Carmel Retreat Cen...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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43:10
Reclaiming Scholastica
Special guest Carmel Posa, lecturer, author and Good Samaritan Sister, shares her wisdom and insights on St Scholastica in the lead-up to the release of her new book due in 2024, ‘The Lost Dialogue of Gregory the Great: The Life of Scholastica’...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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41:08
Philippines Ministries & Immersions
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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42:23
Getting to know John Bede Polding
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 t...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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45:41
Benedictine Pilgrimage 2023
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,...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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35:39
Schools of Welcome
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, th...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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38:04
Company Membership
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 o...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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48:17
Being Neighbour with Geraldine Kearney sgs
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 em...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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34:51
In Conversation with Mary McDonald sgs
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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40:12
Benedictine Leadership
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 other...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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51:31
Prophetic Voices
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....
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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59:47
GSE's Philosophy of Education
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 E...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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54:54
Reclaiming Obedience
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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35:36