CHRISTMAS DAY 2018
Sacred Heart Cathedral

"Christmas is a strange season. When you are a child it is a season of presents. When you are young, it seems a season of parties. When you are in your own home, it is a season of preparations. As we move along in life, Christmas changes. Through the haze of old carols and beautiful crib scenes, we begin to see what Christmas is really all about." - Bishop Leslie Tomlinson

Ordination to the Priesthood - Reverend Nathan Verallo
24th November, 2018

"Each day you will have to remind yourself that the priesthood is about simple, humble service rather than about domination or control. It is about gentleness and compassion rather than rigidity and arrogance. It is about being a proclaimer of the truth – but God’s truth, not your own. It is about showing people the way, by word and example, and leading them along this way – but it must be the Lord’s way, not your own." - Bishop Leslie Tomlinson

ACBC
Thursday, 29th November, 2018

"We look forward to the day of Jesus' return in glory. We are called to help others prepare for that day and to be ready to greet it with confidence. Until then, let us make our hope in the Son of God’s return burn brightly in our hearts, until the sky shines brightly with his glory." - Bishop Leslie Tomlinson

Knights of the Southern Cross: Mass for Deceased Members
22nd November, 2018

"As faithful Catholics, we Knights and our families share a bond of love that goes beyond our immediate interests and activities, a bond that extends beyond time into eternity where Christ is seated at the right hand of the Father. We are one with brother Knights and loved ones who have died, and it is my privilege to offer Mass today for our Knights who have gone before us." - Bishop Leslie Tomlinson

Mass of Farewell to the Brigidines Sisters
St Joseph’s Church, Beechworth

"Dear friends – and especially the Brigidine Sisters; We gather here today in St Joseph’s Church to farewell the Brigidines – just metres from the first convent and a stone’s throw from Ford St. We come with gratitude, and we are humbled by the significance of the contribution made by Brigidines, not only in Beechworth, but also in the north-east and indeed within the Diocese of Sandhurst." - Bishop Leslie Tomlinson

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
8th December, 2018

"How difficult it is for us to accept God’s plan for us that can come through unexpected circumstances. We need a faith and trust of Mary to surrender ourselves to God. We need to remember that God’s ways are not our ways and it is our faith-filled response to life’s many unwelcome changes that enables us to follow the ways of God." - Bishop Leslie Tomlinson

‘Journey of Christ’ Sandhurst Diocese Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, optional Petra, Jordan extension.

18th September – 2nd / 4th October 2019 with Fr Novelito Lim (Parish Priest Kerang) & Ms Kerrie Hill (RE Leader, St Joseph’s PS Chiltern).

St Mary of The Angels College, Nathalia
End of School Year Mass
23rd October, 2018

"Congratulations on all your achievements in 2018 and particularly to the Year 12 who are leaving us. We all join in praying for the success of your VCE and the life you will build upon this foundation at St Mary of the Angels. We thank you for what you have contributed to the College in your time here, and particularly the leadership you have given in your Year 12." - Bishop Leslie Tomlinson

Blessing of the Year 7 Building - St Mary of the Angels College, Nathalia
12^th October, 2018

"When we talk about new buildings, we think of plans, of foundations and all the materials that go into making a building. Jesus is the true foundation of everything that we build in our lives. Without Him, our plans come to nothing. This is why we are here today – to ask in Jesus’ name for God the Father’s blessing on this building – a new part of our school. We ask God to send His Spirit to bring light to the minds of those who have worked with our new school’s plans. May that same Holy Spirit give strength and wisdom to the hands and hearts of all who have taken part in its construction." - Bishop Leslie Tomlinson

Serra Club Bi-Annual Conference Mass - St John’s Church, East Melbourne
20th October, 2018

"Serra International president Biscardi has called for a focus on membership for 2018/19. He affirms: ‘membership is everybody’s business.’ This fits in so well with what Jesus was trying to teach us all: Membership of the Church IS everybody’s business and we must persevere and pray for more labourers into the harvest as we move forward to build the kingdom of God here and now." - Bishop Leslie Tomlinson