Pentecost
8th June, 2019

"Friends, reflect with me on the sheer joy and confidence of that prayer! We call on the Holy Spirit because we believe the Spirit can change us and change the world. The Spirit can renew the face of the earth. The Spirit can bring us new life; The Spirit can “rejuvenate” us!" - Bishop Leslie Tomlinson

 Pentecost
9th June, 2019

"In 2019 as we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost, I am convinced that the Spirit is already actively at work preparing us for a new springtime of growth and abundance in faith in our Church. But I ponder on the question: How can we encourage ourselves to be more alert and open to the Holy Spirit, who is calling us and “gifting” us for the service of the Gospel?" - Bishop Leslie Tomlinson

Catholic Theological College Mass
St John’s Church, East Melbourne

"... The Apostles never forgot the ways in which the Lord touched their lives. They spoke about them, wrote about them, and handed them on as a true treasure, as we hear today from Peter and Paul and Matthew. Their lives nourish and challenge us for mission in today’s changing world.." - Bishop Leslie Tomlinson

Blessing of the La Valla Building
MARIST COLLEGE

"Each of us has to remember that the primary task of every Catholic school is to teach the Catholic faith, so that it may be lived and may enrich the society of our time. I am indeed grateful for the contribution, which Marist Brothers have made in the Diocese of Sandhurst, to this major objective." - Bishop Leslie Tomlinson

CEO Jubilarians’ Mass
St Kilian’s Church, Bendigo

"Catholic Education and the world, interact in a context that is culturally and socially diverse. This demands of you courageous fidelity to the charism that distinguishes you as a Catholic Educator." - Bishop Leslie Tomlinson

Housekeepers and Secretaries Mass
St Brendan’s Parish, Shepparton

"In your own way, you and your service are part of the mission of the Church in supporting, empowering and caring for one another and especially those in need." - Bishop Leslie Tomlinson

 Blessing of Sister Aloysius Martyn Arts Centre
Catherine McAuley College, Coolock Campus

"Named in honour of one of the pioneering Mercy Sisters who came to Bendigo in 1876, the learning spaces in this contemporary facility are designed to provide enhanced learning opportunities to enrich our students’ skills and educational pathways, today and into the future." - Bishop Leslie Tomlinson

Easter Morning Homily 2019

"Happy Easter to you, your families and friends as we celebrate this great Feast!” - Bishop Leslie Tomlinson

Vigil of Easter Homily 2019

"Christ is Risen, Alleluia!” - Bishop Leslie Tomlinson

Good Friday Solemn Liturgy Homily 2019

"We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.” - Bishop Leslie Tomlinson