Communio Calling
Episodes
48 episodes
Prophetic Voices in 2026
Now in its fifth year, Prophetic Voices continues to invite GSE students to speak into the issues that matter most to them — and to discover what it means to exercise a prophetic voice of their own. Rooted in communio, the program draws our GSE...
15th Anniversary Episode
Today, 22 July 2026, Good Samaritan Education celebrates 15 years as a ministerial public juridic person. As we mark this significant milestone—and five years of Communio Calling—we bring together a collection of reflection...
Living Discernment
Living Discernment is the focus our latest episode. Following on from Dr Carmel Posa's earlier episode and her insights on Benedict and Discernment, host Gabrielle Sinclair welcomes Carmel back to deep a little deeper and unpack what it means t...
A Catholic Worldview
In this enriching conversation, host Gabrielle Sinclair and special guests Jenni Hickson and Martin Teulan explore what it means to see the world through a Catholic lens.We celebrate our communities being places of welcome, so when we ex...
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Benedict & Discernment
Living Discernment through the lens of prayer and community is the formation theme for GSE in 2026. To give some context for our theme we offer you, Listening, Thinking and Discernment – The Old and the New, a presentation by Dr Carmel...
International Benedictine Youth Congress
For Communio Calling's final episode for 2025 join host Gabrielle Sinclair in conversation with GSE students who attended the International Benedictine Youth Congress (IBYC). An initiative of the International Commission for Benedictine Educati...
Scholastica Gibbons: A Heart of Service
To honour Scholastica Gibbons, co-founder of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, on the anniversary of her death (October 15) this episode is a treasure trove of rich conversation on the life and legacy of Mother Scholastica.Host Gabriell...
Weaving Educational Baskets
In this episode of Communio Calling, we bring you our first keynote presentation from the Triennial Conference, Weaving Educational Baskets: Centering Indigenous Knowledges in Leadership, Learning and Systems, presented by Kelly Humphr...
Prophetic Voices 2025
Hear from our Prophetic Voices 2025 students at the Triennial Conference, ‘Ever Ancient Ever New’—now available in the latest Communio Calling episode.This year’s topics:• Mental Health: Stewarding Supportive Communities• A...
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Timor-Leste Staff Immersion
In June, GSE Staff Immersion participants journeyed to Timor-Leste, taking part in the first staff immersion since 2019. The group included staff from our GSE schools, the Good Samaritan Schools Network (GSSN) and, GSE. The 8-day immersion saw ...
Along the Path of Reconciliation
In this special NAIDOC Week episode, we invite listeners into a reflective conversation about reconciliation with members of the GSE Reconciliation Action Plan Working Party.Recorded in the lead-up to National Reconciliation Week 2025, t...
Towards Integral Ecology
Ten years ago today, 24 May 2015, Pope Francis's letter to the world about Care for Our Common Home, Laudato Si', was born. In this episode our host Gabrielle Sinclair is joined in heartfelt conversation with Jacqui Remond and Beth Riolo. Recor...
A Benedictine Worldview for Today
In this episode, Judith Sutera OSB joins Gabrielle Sinclair to explore how the Benedictine tradition offers a grounded, inclusive, and deeply human lens for understanding who we are and how we live together. In this enriching conversation, Sr J...
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Benedictine Insights for 21st Century Living with Joan Chittister OSB
Special guest Joan Chittister OSB shares her insights on what the Benedictine way of life can teach us beyond the cloisters. In her eighties now, Joan has authored an extensive list of books, from commentaries on the Rule of Benedict to...
Our Sacred Home
In Season Five's first episode in the Year of Jubilee, host Gabrielle Sinclair is joined in dialogue with Elizabeth Carrillo OSB from the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kansas. In our Year of Stewardship, they en...
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...
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:...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
