The following article was published in The Advocate in 1952. Quoting the late Bishop Patrick Francis Lyons who spoke at the opening of a church-kindergarten at a migrant camp. It provides an interesting perspective of views towards post-war migration in Australia.

As we focus on Migrants and Refugees this weekend, let’s not forget to pray for those in our midst who pray for us. Of the 31 priests actively serving in Sandhurst parishes 18 (58%) were born overseas. These migrant priests are men of profound faith; they are highly educated and dedicated to the communities they serve.

In August this year, Bishop Shane spent ten “fascinating and eye-opening” days in India, where he visited the families of Sandhurst priests, Fr Vijay Bandanadam (Benalla); Fr John Paul Pasala (Tatura); Fr Uday Marneni (Wodonga Parishes); and Fr Jophin Joy (Numurkah and Nathalia). “It’s really valuable to understand something of the background of our priests,” said Bishop Shane.

Research released last week (13 September) by National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC), has found that the Voice referendum sits on a knife’s edge with 56% definitely or likely to vote yes, and 44% definitely or likely to vote no, with age as the biggest differentiating factor.

There was excitement at St Liborius' in Eaglehawk recently, as students took to the stage for the all-school production of the Disney classic, “Frozen”.

St Joseph's Primary School in Quarry Hill presented the much-loved Disney classic, "The Lion King Jr" at the Capital Theatre in Bendigo during Term Three.

Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd welcomes Ms Kate Fogarty to the role of Executive Director of Catholic Education Sandhurst commencing January 2024.

Christine Sebire is a Member of the Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council (SMPC) and is one of three lay people (and the only woman) appointed to attend the College of Consultors.

In November, two priests of the Rogationist Fathers of the Heart of Jesus will establish a community at St Mel’s Parish, Shepparton South and will also serve St Malachy’s Parish, Nagambie.

Fr Vijay Bandanadam accompanied Bishop Shane throughout his pastoral visits in India and wrote a delightful daily account of this journey of a lifetime.