News & Events
The Wahgunyah Mass Tree is a majestic 600-year-old river red gum near the banks of the Murray River in Wahgunyah. It marks the site of…
Australia's first saint and co-founder of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Mary MacKillop of the Cross founded the first Josephite School in Victoria at Numurkah…
Rev. Henry Backhaus was the first priest to serve in the Bendigo goldfields and celebrated the first Mass on the banks of the Bendigo Creek…
Sacred Heart Cathedral in Bendigo is one of Australia’s most breathtaking and historically significant churches, offering a warm invitation to all who seek spiritual enrichment…
Friday, 01 November 2024 04:34
A Shared Melody: Catholics and Anglicans sing Evening Prayer Together
On Sunday 27 October at St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral in Bendigo, members of Sacred Heart Cathedral Choir joined the Choir from St Paul’s for a…
Friday, 01 November 2024 04:21
First Diocesan Synod a Window to the past
There have been five Diocesan Synods in Sandhurst (1881, 1888, 1893, 1901 and 1948). The first, at St Kilian’s Pro-Cathedral, Bendigo was held to “frame…
Thursday, 31 October 2024 21:05
From Afar, Yet Always Near: Niece visits Aunt's resting place
Almost forty years after her death, the grave of Mother Mary Bonaventure was blessed with special visitors from the other side of the world.
Tuesday, 29 October 2024 12:46
Fr Boniface Returns
Fr Boniface Kamulegeya has returned from Rwanda to serve in the Diocese of Sandhurst for the next four years.
Monday, 28 October 2024 10:04
Sandhurst Scholarships 2025 Semester 1
Applications for scholarships to study theology, spiritual leadership or Clinical Pastoral Education are now open.
Thursday, 17 October 2024 16:48
Bishop Draws Parallels between Synod on Synodality and Australian Plenary Council
A cultural shift in the way we understand Church is an outcome of both events.
Thursday, 17 October 2024 15:32
50th Marian Festival: Walking together in Prayer
Half-Century of Devotion: Marian Festival Shines at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Thursday, 17 October 2024 15:30
Second Assembly of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
“For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission”.
Thursday, 17 October 2024 15:22
Courage and humility ingredients for deeper understanding
Courage and humility ingredients for deeper understanding says Bishop Shane.
Thursday, 17 October 2024 15:20
Bishop Shane Elected to Synod Final Document Oversight Commission
Bishop Shane Mackinlay has been elected as the Oceania representative on the Synod's Final Document Oversight Commission.
Thursday, 17 October 2024 14:51
Wodonga Students Experience the Power of Prayer
Catholic College Wodonga Year 12 Students experience the power of prayer at Parish Mass.
Thursday, 17 October 2024 14:43
Sandhurst’s Synodal Journey to establish the SMPC
Dr Chris Cotter shares insights on the synodal process to establish the Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council with Evangelise Plus.
Thursday, 17 October 2024 14:33
Blue for Mary: Cathedral's High-Tech Tribute
On 12 and 13 October, Sacred Heart Cathedral dazzled in Marian blue as part of the Marian Festival.
Wednesday, 25 September 2024 16:13
Prayer for the Synod
Please pray for the Second Session of the Synod on Synodality. Download the prayer.
