Mother Catherine Mercovich (17 March 1899-12 May 1977) was already a prominent figure in the Catholic Church when she embarked on the mission to Nagasaki. She was the superior of the first group of Good Samaritan Sisters to visit Japan at the end of the Second World War, setting sail on the SS Shangte on October 15, 1948, from Sydney, embarking on a prolonged 33-day voyage before arriving in war-torn Japan.
St. Benedict's Monastery in Arcadia is a peaceful place for recollection and prayer, providing visitors with a space to connect with God and experience peace.
Good Samaritan Inn is a specialist service providing crisis, short-term and transitional accommodation and support for women, children and young people who are experiencing family violence or homelessness.