Sandhurst Priest, Fr Stephen Thomas Bohan, will be remembered as a man of deep religious faith and deep convictions; an exceptional leader who “went the extra mile to help people” and “threw himself into the local community”.A keen sportsman and historian with a knack for “opening-up” scripture so his parishioners could see its relevance in their lives.

Fr Steve was a priest of Sandhurst for fifty years. Born and raised in Benalla he was the loving son of Margaret and Frank (both deceased), brother to Frank (deceased), John and Bernie, brother-in-law to Mary, Jackie and Vicky, Uncle of ten and Grand-Uncle of 25.

Fr Steve’s Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Church, Yarrawonga where he had been parish priest until he retired on his 75th birthday in July this year. Fellow priest and friend, Fr Joe Taylor presided over the Mass with Bishop Shane Mackinlay, Bishop Emeritus Leslie Tomlinson and priests of the Diocese.

Sandpiper shares reflections of Fr Steve which were read at his Funeral Mass.

•  pdf Homily by Fr Joe Taylor, friend and fellow priest (173 KB) .

•  pdf Eulogy by John Bohan, Fr Steve’s brother (138 KB) .

•  pdf Eulogy by Michael Ross, parishioner at Sacred Heart, Yarrawonga. (132 KB)