News & Events
Monday, 02 November 2020 22:27
Resources for Parish Renewal
The titles ‘Divine Renovation’ and ‘Rebuilt Parish’ processes and resources for parish renewal are becoming more widely known in Australia. Each movement has developed a…
Monday, 02 November 2020 22:19
St Malachy's Presbytery finds new life as The Kearns Centre
After 16 years of vacancy, the former St Malachy’s Presbytery will soon be buzzing with life and laughter as it re-emerges as the Kearns Centre,…
Thursday, 29 October 2020 13:44
Victorian dioceses unite to enhance Catholic social services to those in need
On 1 January 2021, CatholicCare Sandhurst will merge with Centacare Ballarat and CatholicCare Melbourne/Gippsland to form a new entity CatholicCare Victoria. “It’s a really exciting prospect,…
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 18:03
Assist A Student Program
The St Vincent de Paul’s Society's ‘Assist a Student Program’ gives you the opportunity to provide funding to support the education of a student in…
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 17:43
World Polio Day, 24 October
By Mary Pianta World Polio Day is observed on October 24 every year, to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk, the researcher who led the…
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 17:29
Leadership Program for Young Women
Applications are now open for an Australian Women’s Leadership Program. The Leadership for Mission program, a joint initiative of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and…
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 17:23
CRA supports the spirit and direction of the Light from the Southern Cross Report
Catholic Religious Australia (CRA) supports the spirit and direction of The Light from the Southern Cross Report (the Report) and its vision for the Church. The…
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 16:45
New resources from Catholic Earthcare
By Kerry Stone We have just emerged from the Season of Creation but we are in the midst of the Anniversary Year of Laudato Si' declared…
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 12:58
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…
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 12:13
The View From Home (October 2020)
By Jackson Saunders As the finish line for the 2020 academic year approaches, Jackson Saunders, reflects upon finishing studies for the year within the parish…
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 11:50
St Peter's Preps celebrate 100 days of learning
By Olivia Keating After a start-stop start-stop start to the year, Foundation students at St Peter’s Primary School in North Bendigo have just celebrated 100 days of learning in…
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 11:04
A special Vinnies Commissioning captured on Camera
By Jackson Saunders St Therese’s Kennington parishioner, Barb Anglin, has been officially commissioned as the North East Central Council President of St Vincent de Paul…
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 09:56
Looking back on my first year as Bishop
By Bishop Shane Mackinlay October 2020The first anniversary of a new home, a wedding, a new job or a new school often prompts two contrasting responses: ‘Where…
Tuesday, 06 October 2020 13:48
Our journey to the Plenary Council continues.
The Covid pandemic has graced us with an opportunity to continue the process of prayerful discernment as we prepare for the Plenary. Sandhurst Diocese responded…
Tuesday, 06 October 2020 13:34
Friendship and solidarity key themes in Pope Francis’ letter
A world that looks beyond a global pandemic with no roadmap can find one in Pope Francis’ new encyclical, which Archbishop Mark Coleridge says “is…
Tuesday, 06 October 2020 00:00
Outdoor Mass at St Therese’s
By Fr Andrew Fewings St Therese's in Kennington Parish has started celebrating Mass outdoors in line with Victorian Government Restrictions. It's disapointing that Churches are…
Monday, 05 October 2020 23:30
International Week of Deaf People
By Mary Pianta International Week of the Deaf is an opportunity to honour Deaf culture and language, and raise vital awareness about social inclusion and communication barriers. The…
Monday, 05 October 2020 23:11
Areté Centre launches 2021 Program
The Areté Centre for Missionary Leadership has launched its 2021 program and is open for enrolments. After a successful inaugural year with a cohort of…
