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Friday, 01 December 2023 19:46

Sandhurst Diocese 2023 Advent Leaflets

With the help of Lyn Breen, the Diocese of Sandhurst has again prepared Advent Leaflets to help you prepare for Christmas. Each Advent leaflet includes…

Wednesday, 29 November 2023 18:56

Shining A Light Report recommends a Whole Church response to domestic violence

Empowering parish communities to deepen understanding and response to family and domestic violence, new report.

Wednesday, 29 November 2023 18:40

Sacred Heart Cathedral Choir Scholarships (2024)

The Sacred Heart Cathedral Choir in Bendigo is currently wishing to recruit new members from amongst students at local Catholic Schools and Colleges.

Wednesday, 29 November 2023 18:23

Festival Of the Sacred embraces God-given talent

Students from Catholic primary schools in the North-East took to the stage this week to perform at the Festival of the Sacred.

Wednesday, 29 November 2023 18:12

Church in Australia carrying forward its pursuit of synodality

One “particular grace” of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia has been its encouragement of many initiatives in the Church across the country, according to…

Wednesday, 29 November 2023 17:16

Advent Appeal for Ukraine

Last year, the Advent Appeal for Ukraine raised almost $430,000 to support people in war-torn parts of Ukraine through the work of Mudra Sprava, a…

Wednesday, 29 November 2023 17:00

Accompanying a Person Considering Euthanasia

Australia’s Catholic bishops have released a new document to guide priests, chaplains and pastoral workers who are asked to provide pastoral support to Catholics who…

Thursday, 16 November 2023 22:34

Kialla Students get up Close to Creepy Crawlies

Years 3 and 4 students at St Anne’s College, Kialla ventured to the Botanic Gardens to get up close with a smattering of native creepy…

Thursday, 16 November 2023 19:15

MacKillop Art Exhibition: Shaping the Future with Art Thinking

There was a buzz of excitement at Sacred Heart Cathedral last Friday at the launch of the 14th annual MacKillop Art Exhibition which showcases the…

Thursday, 16 November 2023 18:52

Praying for a Lasting Peace: A Statement from Australia's Catholic Bishops

The Australian Catholic Bishops, gathered in Sydney this week, join with the Australian Catholic community in expressing our grief and anguish over the suffering of…

Thursday, 16 November 2023 18:39

Twelfth Round of Methodist – Catholic Dialogue focuses on Unity in Diversity

Bishop Shane stayed in Rome after the Synod on Synodality to Co-chair the twelfth phase of the Methodist-Roman Catholic International Commission (MERCIC), which took place…

Thursday, 16 November 2023 18:07

Red Wednesday: Sacred Heart Cathedral to stand in solidarity with suffering Christians

On Wednesday 22 November, Sacred Heart Cathedral will light up in red, joining the global Red Wednesday Campaign to give voice to the 360 million…

Thursday, 16 November 2023 17:23

Marist House builds Strong Foundation for Regional Students studying in Melbourne

Marist House in Fitzroy provides a safe, stable and supportive environment to tertiary students who are seeking an holistic and formative residential experience while they…

Thursday, 16 November 2023 17:15

All Souls' Day: The Living and the Dead gather in prayer at Pine Grove Cemetery

On All Souls’ Day, Fr Joe Taylor returned to the place of his maternal ancestors – the Dullards. Joined by 34 people, he said Mass…

Thursday, 16 November 2023 17:03

A Festive All Saints’ Day at Myers Flat: Mass, Costumes, Barbeque and Campfire

Parishioners of St Liborius’, Eaglehawk celebrated All Saints’ Day at St Augustine’s Church, Myers Flat; many dressed as a saint or something scary.

Thursday, 16 November 2023 16:55

Sandhurst scores Dullard Family Trifecta – now that’s a win!

Hardworking Lockington couple, Mary and Frank Dullard, were determined to give their nine children a good education. In doing so, they have helped three of…