Council Chair, Gabrielle Downie chaired the third meeting of the SMPC which focused on strategic direction for the Diocese and formation for Council members to address the purpose of the Council.

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”.

Sandhurst Youth Ministry Coordinator, Ruth Lawlor, describes the Rise UP Sessions, the arrival of Pope Francis, Stations of the Cross, the WYD Vigil and all the colour and excitement of Lisbon during World Youth Day.

Galahs flew in to perch on surrounding Kamarooka Mallee, and wildflowers rustled with the breeze – as if they knew the Gospel Reading was about them – at Sandhurst’s launch of the Season of Creation in the Greater Bendigo National Park on 1 September.

Music has always been in Dr Paul Taylor’s blood, but it was inside his local parish church that he developed a fascination for the pipe organ.

23rd Knights of the Southern Cross Archbishop’s Dinner for the Priests’ Support and Education Fund a resounding success. What a wonderful night, once again!

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and Catholic Religious Australia have published a report updating the Church’s progress in implementing the relevant recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

Caritas Australia has launched a practical guide to support Catholic parishes, organisations, schools, individuals, and households across Australia to develop their own Laudato Si’ Action Plan.

Benalla parishioner, Gabrielle Downie, the inaugural Chair of the SMPC stepped in July 20024. Currently Principal of St Patrick’s Primary School in Wangaratta, Gabbie has over 39 years of experience working in Catholic education, 27 of those years in leadership roles.

"The referendum is too important to fail" says NATSICC as they encourage all Catholics to visit the 'One Journey Together' website as part of their personal discernment.