On 16 March, ten adults from four parishes of the Diocese, commenced the final part of their journey to becoming Catholic at the Rite of Election at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo.

The 150th anniversary of the Diocese of Sandhurst was celebrated at St John the Evangelist in Euroa on 2 March 2025 by a joy-filled gathering of the three Euroa parish churches, writes Mary Murphy.

The parish of Euroa was established in 1906, but the story of Euroa, Longwood and Violet Town’s faith communities precedes the establishment of the Diocese of Sandhurst.  Since 1854 these communities have been served by the Kilmore, Beechworth and later, Wangaratta mission and later, the Benalla Parish, writes Tim Nolan.

To commemorate the centenary of St Mary’s School, Myrtleford (1923-2023) a commemorative stained-glass window was installed in the school office building, writes Jo-Ann Bennett.

Caritas Australia’s Lenten fundraising and awareness appeal, Project Compassion, is now in full swing across the Sandhurst Diocese – pitching in to Unite Against Poverty.

If you’re yearning to fully embrace the gifts of the Holy Spirit and experience God’s presence in a more personal and powerful way, Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) is for you.

Far from the blood-sucking creatures of fantasies like Dracula and Batman, bats are ‘goodies’ that help to keep our forests healthy, says Vyonne McLelland-Howe. 

On 4 March, Bishop Shane joined 100 leaders from various Christian traditions at a reception hosted by our Premier, The Honourable Jacinta Allan to acknowledge the contribution of Christian Churches to the Victorian community.

Sacred Heart Primary School in Yarrawonga has kicked off their Project Compassion style with an early morning start, gathering students, teachers and families together, writes Meegan McInnes.

The Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council gathered in Shepparton for their ninth meeting on Friday 21, and Saturday 22 February.