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Our diocese's vision is 'that every person’s heart be inflamed by the love of God'.
We welcome all who would like to join our communities or be guided by the principles and teachings of Christ.
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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 the eighth Bishop of Sandhurst. This appointment follows Pope Francis’ acceptance of my resignation as Bishop of Sandhurst, having attained the retirement age. This appointment was announced at 12:00 noon, Roman time (8:00pm this evening local time), 23rd July, 2019.
Items of Interest
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International Association of Exorcists tell Jesuit superior: Satan is real
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‘I respectfully dissent’: Justice Weinberg’s brave rebuttal of the case against Pell
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An author who shows the real cost of salvation
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The Shroud of Turin cannot be dismissed so easily
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Vatican investigates abuse allegation against Chilean president’s uncle
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Suspected Hindu radicals arrested in India after attack on Catholic pilgrims
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Morning Catholic must-reads: 23/08/19
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Celebrating 40 years of service to deaf community
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Place of worship attacked every two days
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‘Pope’s presence will be a message of peace’
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Latest media releases
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Real reform in the Church requires a faithful laity, priest says
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Hong Kong student leader: Catholics have an important role in peaceful protests
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Opinions divided in reaction to Pell decision
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West Australians plan rally against assisted suicide
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Palaszczuk moves to break seal of confessional
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There's little to like in Little Women
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Bishops pay tribute to Tim Fischer
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Anti-discrimination laws will 'not go far enough'
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I believe cardinal is innocent: Archbishop Comensoli
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Statement from the ACBC on Cardinal Pell's appeal judgment
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Letter from the Most Rev Leslie Tomlinson, Bishop of Sandhurst
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WHEEL OF PRAYER’ DAY PROGRAM
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Pathways for Seniors 2019
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Implementing the Bishop's Social Justice Statement
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Saints and sinners in Tudors to Windsors
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Lent 2019
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Statement from Bishop Leslie Tomlinson - Response to the conviction of Cardinal Pell - Media Release 25th February, 2019
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Sandhurst Diocese Pilgrimage 2019 to the Holy Land
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‘Love in Marriage' prayerbook launched
Upcoming Events
2019 Stronger Youth Retreat
Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th August
PGL Campaspe Downs, Kyneton
Ages: Yr 11-26 years old
Cost: $175
Register at strongeryouth.com
Registrations close Monday 29th July
The Stronger Retreat is a Catholic youth retreat, held annually, over one weekend for the Sandhurst Diocese. Since beginning in 2008 the Retreat has been a space for gathering with other young people for a common experience- encountering Jesus Christ and the Church. Becoming empowered, encouraged and equipped, to impact the Church and the world.
Engaging speakers focus on relevant and practical topics. The Retreat offers participants:
-An opportunity for communal and personal prayer
-Mass, Reconciliation and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
-Music, praise and worship
-And so much more...
For more information contact Ruth Lawlor or Samuel Matuszek on (03) 5441 2544 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst is committed to the safety and well being of all children and young people involved in our programs. The welfare of the children in our care will always be a priority.
