News & Events
Tuesday, 15 December 2020 14:42
Third Time Around, Fr DJ is at Last Ordained!
Fr DJ Suguitan has been ordained a priest for the Sandhurst Diocese after his priestly ordination was postponed twice due to COVID-19. Seminarian, Jackson Saunders,…
Tuesday, 15 December 2020 14:00
The View from Home
By Jackson Saunders In a year of moves aplenty, sixth-year seminarian Jackson Saunders, reflects back on 2020. The year began in Rome and is ending…
Tuesday, 15 December 2020 12:47
Sandhurst Parishes that are Joyful, Hope-filled, Servant Communities
"How is God Calling Us to be a Christ-centred Church in Australia that is a: Joyful, hope-filled and servant community?" Lyn Breen reports on the…
Tuesday, 15 December 2020 12:21
Mass for You at Home continues in 2021
Melbourne Archbishop Peter Comensoli has confirmed that 'Mass for You at Home' will continue to air on Network Ten and in regional areas and on…
Tuesday, 15 December 2020 11:36
International Day of People with a Disability
By Mary Pianta "Though it takes effort to fully include everyone, according to their own gifts and talents, the active participation of people with disabilities…
Tuesday, 15 December 2020 10:17
Stronger Tonight Rally
Sandhurst Youth mustered online for the second 'Stronger Tonight' Rally which was live-streamed over the weekend, Hosted by recent St Mary of the Angels Secondary College graduate, Brad…
Tuesday, 15 December 2020 09:47
Catholic Education in Good Hands
Bishop Shane Mackinlay last week announced the membership of the inaugural boards for Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd (CES) and Sandhurst Early Childhood Education and Care Ltd (SCECE&C). "I am…
Tuesday, 15 December 2020 00:27
Like a Puppet on a String
Written by Fr Michael Grace 'Like a Puppet on a String' is the sort of poem you will want to print and savour during Summer holiday…
Monday, 14 December 2020 15:50
God is with us
As we move into the Season of Christmas, Cathy Jenkins reflects on what this Advent pandemic waiting time has meant for us. As Christmas approaches…
Monday, 14 December 2020 12:10
Hold loved ones close
Lyn Breen offers ways for us to hold loved ones close this Christmas. Not only those who are far away, but also those with whom relationships…
Friday, 04 December 2020 17:49
The Church by the Creek
A poem by Fr Michael Grace Quietly it stands, the Church by the creek;Never changing — as it was in the beginning — . . .
Thursday, 03 December 2020 13:15
Our Priestly Poet, Fr Michael Grace
Fr Michael Grace loves to write poetry and has generously agreed to share his poems with us in the Sandpiper e-News. Lyrical, funny and poignant, his…
Thursday, 03 December 2020 11:16
The Ordination to the Order of Presbyters of Rev. Denib Josette Mina Suguitan
It's fair to say that Rev. Denib Suguitan (DJ) is one of Sandhurst's most experienced and patient Deacons. It has been over fourteen months since DJ was ordained…
Wednesday, 02 December 2020 13:18
Gordon McKern OAM RIP
Bishop Shane Mackinlay, Clergy, Chancery Staff and Parishioners of the Diocese of Sandhurst extend their deepest sympathies to the McKern Family on the death of…
Tuesday, 01 December 2020 02:13
'The Other Marys' Webinar
To celebrate the tenth Anniversary of the Canonisation of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, the Australian Embassy to the Holy See, jointly with the British…
Tuesday, 01 December 2020 01:45
'When This is All Over' – Looking Back and Looking Forward
Lyn Breen reflects on the past liturgical year in which there were many reminders that life will always be filled with surprises. As we move beyond 2020,…
Tuesday, 01 December 2020 01:39
It has been A Year of Sorrowful Longing and Waiting.
By Cathy Jenkins And now it is Advent. A time that is observed as a joyful waiting time. I wonder if it helps to remember…
Tuesday, 01 December 2020 01:31
What does it mean to be an Inclusive, Participatory and Synodal Church?
Ruth Lawlor reports on the first Plenary Reflection Session, which explored the theme 'Inclusive, Participatory and Synodal.' It is encouraging to hear that most participants…
