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Friday, 03 January 2020 14:13

Bishop Shane Mackinlay urges generous response to devastating bushfires

3 January 2020 With acrid smoke hanging in the air across the region these last few days, we have all had a strong reminder of…

Thursday, 19 December 2019 16:54

Bishop Shane Mackinlay's Christmas Message 2019

Christmas is our celebration of the God who is with us. It’s 10 weeks since I was ordained bishop. In that time, I have visited…

Tuesday, 03 December 2019 15:22

Pathways for Families

The Sandhurst Diocese ‘Pathways for Families’ online resource contains a wide variety of live links to information, networks and resources to enrich, interest and support…

Monday, 25 November 2019 15:49

Advent Leaflets 2019

Lyn Breen, the Adult Faith Education officer of the Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst has produced a new series of Advent resources to use within Parishes…

Thursday, 31 October 2019 09:30

Episcopal Ordination - Most Rev Shane Mackinlay

The Episcopal Ordination of Most Rev Shane Mackinlay, Eighth Bishop of Sandhurst, took place at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo, on Wednesday 16 October 2019 at…

Tuesday, 22 October 2019 17:30

Shane Mackinlay ordained eighth Bishop of Sandhurst

Bishop Shane Mackinlay, the eighth Bishop of Sandhurst, was ordained to the episcopacy in Bendigo’s Sacred Heart Cathedral on Wednesday 16 October.

Wednesday, 21 August 2019 14:41

Statement from the ACBC on Cardinal Pell's appeal judgment

Today the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference released a statement on the outcome of Cardinal Pell's appeal in the Victorian Court of Appeal. Please read the…

Wednesday, 24 July 2019 09:46

Letter from the Most Rev Leslie Tomlinson, Bishop of Sandhurst

Dear Friends, With joy and thanksgiving, I write to inform you that His Holiness, Pope Francis has appointed Very Reverend Associate Professor Shane Mackinlay as…

Tuesday, 23 July 2019 13:02

WHEEL OF PRAYER’ DAY PROGRAM

THE SANDHURST ‘WHEEL OF PRAYER’ DAY PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE!August 3, 2019, 10.00 am – 3.30 pm Mons Peter Jeffery Parish Centre (behind St Brendan’s Church)…

Tuesday, 11 June 2019 10:57

Pathways for Seniors 2019

We hope you enjoy exploring Pathways for Seniors 2019-2020 online via computer, smart ‘phone or tablet!

Tuesday, 11 June 2019 10:19

Implementing the Bishop's Social Justice Statement

A Place to Call Home - Parish Housing ForumImplementing the Bishops' Social Justice Statement Venue: St Brendan's Parish CentreKnight Street SheppartonDate: Saturday 6 July 10.30am…

Thursday, 06 June 2019 10:47

Saints and sinners in Tudors to Windsors

Simon’s ancestor, Margaret Pole, was killed for her fidelity to the Catholic faith, after serving as Catherine of Aragon’s Lady-in-Waiting and tutor to the young…

Tuesday, 23 October 2018 11:01

Sandhurst Diocese Pilgrimage 2019 to the Holy Land

‘Journey of Christ’ Sandhurst Diocese Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, optional Petra, Jordan extension. 18th September – 2nd / 4th October 2019 with Fr Novelito…

Friday, 19 October 2018 15:24

‘Love in Marriage' prayerbook launched

The Sandhurst Diocese has produced a booklet is a book of prayers based on paragraphs in Pope Francis’ ‘The Joy of Love’ (or Amoris Laetitia,…

Friday, 19 October 2018 15:13

‘Love in the Family' prayerbook launched

The Sandhurst Diocese has produced a prayerbook based on paragraphs of Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation on love in the family, 'The Joy of Love' Amoris…

Friday, 19 October 2018 13:49

‘Youth Pathways 2019’ has arrived

The latest edition of ‘Youth Pathways 2019’ has arrived in schools and parishes across the Sandhurst Diocese. The booklet produced in partnership by Sandhurst Youth…