St Margaret Mary's College Mission Statement:

St Margaret Mary’s College is a Catholic learning community where young women are educated, inspired and inspirited. 

True to the story of the Good Samaritan, we are people of hope, who live compassionately and justly.

We respond to the call from Jesus to be a neighbour to all. 

“Who is my neighbour? The one who showed mercy. 

Go and do likewise.” (Lk 10:36-37)

Christus Veritas

Value Statement

from our Benedictine Values of The Good Samaritan Sisters

Listening

Listen my child, Listen with the ear of your heart
(Rule of Benedict Prologue 1)

Balance

Arrange things so that the strong have something to yearn for and the weak nothing to run from.
(Rule of Benedict 64.19)

Compassion

But a Samaritan while travelling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with compassion.
(Luke 10:32-34)

Community

We commit ourselves to live in deeper communion with God and one another.
(Good Samaritan Sisters Statement of Directions)

Healing

The Samaritan traveller poured oil and wine into his wounds.
(Luke 10:34)

Prayer

Jesus was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished,
one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray’.
(Luke 11:1)

Humility

Lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.
(Ephesians 4:1-2)

Hospitality

All guests who present themselves should be welcomed as Christ.
(Rule of Benedict 53:1)

Stewardship

Regard all utensils and goods of the monastery as sacred vessels of the altar.
(Rule of Benedict 31.10)

Partnership

In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy
because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 
(Philippians 1:4-5)

Word of God

The word of God is living and active.
(Hebrews 4:12)

Peace

Seek peace and pursue it.
(Rule of Benedict Prologue 17)