On 28 March Kerry Stone, Diocesan Caritas and Social Justice Coordinator, found herself walking the talk as guest speaker at a Ramadan Dinner at Notre Dame College, Shepparton.

The newly formed parish of Christ the King, an amalgamation of the former parishes of Wangaratta, Wangaratta South and Moyhu, took a major step forward on Saturday 5 April 2025.

Well. When the Knights of the Southern Cross took on the restoration of the statue of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux at St Therese’s, Kennington, they soon realised the task would be more than just a paint job. It became a labour of love rekindling old connections and honouring a legacy, writes Kevin Lane.

All visiting clergy from other dioceses or religious institutes must hold temporary faculties to celebrate or concelebrate at liturgical events in the Diocese of Sandhurst.

Sacred Heart Cathedral welcomes Cantors, Anne Begg and Brendan Egan, who will join Joanne Bonazza and Sarah Gould in the Ministry of Cantor. Dr Paul Taylor, Director of Music, says the additional Cantors will bring fresh perspectives, enriching Cathedral musicians and the parish community.

The Young Adults group at St Brendan's, Shepparton is creating a vibrant community where faith and friendship intersect. 

Over sixty guests, including representatives from Brisbane and Melbourne L’Arche Communities came together on 23 February for the official Opening and Blessing of ‘Isabella’, a home in Strathdale, and a fourth residence for the L’Arche Bendigo Community.

Following on from their Diocesan Anniversary celebrations, St Mary's Echuca has organised a full program to celebrate 150 years since their parish was established commencing 23 May - all welcome. 

On 14 March Bishop Shane Mackinlay unveiled and blessed statues of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop and St Francis of Assisi at the interfaith Peace Park in the grounds of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Maiden Gully.

On 16 March, ten adults from four parishes of the Diocese, commenced the final part of their journey to becoming Catholic at the Rite of Election at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo.