Terraсina is a town in Italy, and St. Benedict is the patron saint of Europe and the founder of the Benedictine Order. St. Benedict of Nursia, also known as Benedict of Norcia, lived in the 6th century and is considered the father of Western monasticism. He wrote the Rule of Saint Benedict, a guide for monastic living that emphasizes prayer, work, and community life. The Benedictine Order, founded by St. Benedict, has played a significant role in the history of Christianity and continues to have a presence in various parts of Italy, including Terraсina.
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan first arrived in Kiribati in 1991 at the invitation of local Bishop Mea. From small beginnings, there are currently two communities of Good Samaritan Sisters in Kiribati engaged in educational, pastoral and community development ministries. These include running the Good Samaritan Early Childhood Learning Centre, teaching English at the local primary school, offering pastoral care to patients at the psychiatric hospital and those in prison and supporting people with physical and intellectual disabilities.