Wunghnu local, Alf Seiter, says  God's guiding hand helped him restore a damaged crucific which fitted so perfectly in the grotto he made thirty years ago.  The crucifix was found in the Shepparton parish maintenance shed and is now the magnificent centrepiece of the grotto and focal point for a recent Candlemas.

Yarrawonga’s Emily Crossland, 24, is volunteering as a member of the Perth Youth Mission Team and hopes her conversion story will inspire others. Jackson Saunders writes more.

Tuesday 30 March at 11.00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo

The Chrism Mass or Mass of the Oils is one of the principal annual celebrations of our Diocese. It is a celebration of the priesthood of the faithful, lay and ordained. The people of God in our diocese gather with our Bishop. During the Mass the oils used for sacraments - the oil of the sick, the oil of baptism, and the Chrism oil - are blessed and distributed for the use of parishes throughout the year. It is also the occasion for the priests of the diocese to renew the promises taken at their ordination to serve God’s people faithfully, in imitation of Christ. The Chrism Mass will be held this year on Tuesday 30 March @ 11 am in Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo. All are welcome.

Jesuit Communications Australia (Jescom) has launched the 2021 Young Voices Awards, offering students  the chance to advocate on issues of importance to them.

The Young Australian Catholic Voices Awards aim to encourage more young people to consider how they might use the tools and platforms now available to them to make a positive difference in the world.

Fr Francis James Hart passed away on Sunday 3 January 2021 at Simpkin House, Bendigo in the 52nd year of his priesthood.

"Fr Frank Hart was a striking presence, full of energy and passion . . . he was someone who sensed the hidden potential in people, who challenges and stimulates them into having new insights about themselves ..." Cohuna Parishioner

Thursday 18 March 6.00 p.m.

'Building Harmony A Community Approach' is the topic of Guest Speaker, Jeremy Jones AM.  Jeremey believes that different expressions of creativity can enhance interfaith relationships and build bridges on a regional, national and global level in our multicultural society. 

Technology has opened up a world of possibilities for parishes and schools to connect with the development programs that Project Compassion makes possible. This year, for the first time, supporters are able to connect directly with our overseas program staff via ‘Virtual Immersions’. In Week 3 meet Oliva through Caritas Australia’s Africa Programs Coordinator.

Catholic Health Australia has welcomed an independent panel’s findings that hospitals or aged-care facilities should not be forced into participating in an assisted suicide regime should it become law in Tasmania.

Catholic Social Services Australia is among a number of faith-based groups that, along with unions, have expressed deep concerns over proposed changes to the Fair Work Act. CSSA chief executive officer Ursula Stephens says the bill before the Parliament will see a degradation of the rights and incomes of working people, including those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thirteen Catechumens and five Candidates recently celebrated the Rite of Election with with their Godparents, Sponsors and Bishop Shane Mackinlay at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo. Lyn Breen explains the spiritual journey of adults who wish to join the Catholic Church, and for baptised Catholics who seek full communion with the Church.