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Pathways for Families 2021
The Sandhurst Diocese ‘Pathways for Families 2021’ online resource contains a wide variety of live links to information, networks and resources to enrich, interest and support families in their continuing journeys in Faith, Prayer, Spirituality, Connections to the wider community, and much more.
SANDHURST ‘CARE FOR CREATION’ STATEMENT
Season of Creation 2020 Slide shows: Short slide shows that introduced the Sandhurst ‘Care for Creation’ Statement in sections for each week of the ‘Season of Creation’ are presented here for viewing as slide shows or pdf. For individual or group reflection, each slide show concludes with reflection questions and a prayer from Pope Francis. Click Read more to find Slide Show and pdfs for all weeks.
The Professional Standards Committee of the Diocese of Sandhurst is part of the structure under the protocols established by Towards Healing process (n. 39) which requires that each Bishop have a consultative group to assist him in the formulation and review of Diocesan policies and practices relating to professional standards, specifically implementation of the process outlined in Towards Healing for responding to allegations of abuse of children, young persons and vulnerable adults.
Please find a list of Child Safety policies held by the Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst
2020 Wheel of Prayer Day
Sandhurst Diocese ‘Wheel of Prayer Day’ 2020 Saturday 8th August 2020 10.00 am – 3.15 pm. Live via Zoom (diocesan website video available later) including: Prayer of the Church led by Bishop Shane Mackinlay; Family Prayer, Anthony & Rosey Kilmartin; Taize Prayer, Ruth Lawlor; Devotional Prayer, Fr Stephen Bolling; Praying with Scripture, Lyn Breen. Go to TryBooking to register and leave your email address for Zoom meeting link to be sent to you. https://www.trybooking.com/BJUOP For questions or bookings please call the Chancery on 5445 3600 or email Lyn Breen. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Lent Resources for 2020
LENT 2020 Leaflets for prayer and reflection for individuals and groups.
Free to download from Adult Faith Education Sandhurst.
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Advent Leaflets 2019
Lyn Breen, the Adult Faith Education officer of the Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst has produced a new series of Advent resources to use within Parishes during the Advent season. Click the link below to view the resources.
Implementing the Bishop's Social Justice Statement
A Place to Call Home - Parish Housing Forum
Implementing the Bishops' Social Justice Statement
Venue: St Brendan's Parish Centre
Knight Street Shepparton
Date: Saturday 6 July 10.30am - 2.30pm
Lent 2019
LENT 2019 Leaflets for prayer and reflection for individuals and groups.
Free to download from Adult Faith Education Sandhurst.
Sandhurst Diocese Pilgrimage 2019 to the Holy Land
‘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).
Items of Interest
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Bishops’ Conference of France condemns “unspeakable” attack
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Individual behind French church attack in hospital
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Polish bishops condemn attacks on churches by pro-abortion demonstrators
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Pope Francis: Telegram of condolence to victims of Nice attack
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Church attack in Nice: What we know so far
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Diocese of Nice: Statement in response to church knife attack
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Holy See Press Office: Pope Francis condemns violence, offers prayers in wake of attacks in Nice
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Bishop calls for ‘shifting of mindset’ after migrant family drowns in Channel
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Catholic leaders in El Salvador speak out against militarization of border
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Three dead following attack in French Church
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Government refunds $700m robodebt payments
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COVID case forces Pope’s general audience back online
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French bishops order ‘death knell’ after Nice killings
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Supreme Court adoption case could have national impact on religious liberty
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Latest media releases
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Kids who experience poverty likely to stay poor
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Make mental health a priority: Bishop Sproxton
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Only one side in this argument
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AFP and Vatican investigators probe cash transfers
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Victorian dioceses partner to bring enhanced Catholic social services to those in need
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Euthanasia 'abhorrent' to Indigenous communities
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Archbishop: Advisers helped shape Council journey
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Student president reinstated after being removed for expressing Catholic beliefs
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Pakistan high court upholds forced marriage of abducted Catholic minor
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Focolare Movement will review handling of abuse allegations
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Vatican diplomat: Catholics can help UN to live up to its principles
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Pope faces criticism for failure to wear mask
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New Orleans archdiocese seeks laicization for all clergy credibly accused of sex abuse
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Mississippi abortion decision due as Amy Coney Barrett joins Supreme Court
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After seven months of lockdown, police violently shut down church reopenings in Gabon
