Red Wednesday: Sacred Heart Cathedral to stand in solidarity with suffering Christians
On Wednesday 22 November, Sacred Heart Cathedral will light up in red, joining the global Red Wednesday Campaign to give voice to the 360 million Christians who cannot practise their faith freely and face discrimination, violence and even death because of their faith.
Marist House builds Strong Foundation for Regional Students studying in Melbourne
Marist House in Fitzroy provides a safe, stable and supportive environment to tertiary students who are seeking an holistic and formative residential experience while they study in Melbourne.
All Souls' Day: The Living and the Dead gather in prayer at Pine Grove Cemetery
On All Souls’ Day, Fr Joe Taylor returned to the place of his maternal ancestors – the Dullards. Joined by 34 people, he said Mass at the Pine Grove Cemetery near Lockington, then offered graveside prayers for the deceased and blessed the graves of attendees’ family and friends – including his own!
A Festive All Saints’ Day at Myers Flat: Mass, Costumes, Barbeque and Campfire
Parishioners of St Liborius’, Eaglehawk celebrated All Saints’ Day at St Augustine’s Church, Myers Flat; many dressed as a saint or something scary.
Sandhurst scores Dullard Family Trifecta – now that’s a win!
Hardworking Lockington couple, Mary and Frank Dullard, were determined to give their nine children a good education. In doing so, they have helped three of their offspring, educators Cate, Paul and Frank, to give thousands of children in various parts of the Sandhurst Diocese a combined 120 years of a very good education.
The Rosary Comes Alive in Wangaratta
On the last day of October, the Rosary came to life in Wangaratta, as parishioners formed a human chain of Rosary beads and prayed the Rosary together in the gardens of St Patrick’s Church.
Meteorologist Jane Bunn makes talking about the weather fun!
It's not every day you get a personal weather forecast from a famous weather presenter, but that's what happened when media identity and qualified meteorologist, Jane Bunn dropped into St Kilian's Primary School recently.
Get to know Mick Chalkley, Chair of SMPC and DFC Member
Mick Chalkley is Chair of the Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council and a member of the Diocesan Finance Council (DFC). A parishioner at St Therese’s Kennington and educator, he believes the SMPC can help to create thriving vibrant parishes through authentic listening, and by embracing the gifts of people across the Diocese.
Caritas Australia, statement on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, 27 October.
Caritas Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of an additional $15m in funding to support those impacted by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Caritas Internationalis inaugurates a Global Year of Action on Climate Change.
The Caritas Internationalis has launched a ‘Global Year of Action’ on climate change, which forms the second year of the Caritas Confederation’s broader ‘Together We’ campaign.
