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Thursday, 13 February 2025 18:16
A short history of St Mary's, Echuca
The roots of St Mary's, Echuca stretch back to February 1866, when a church was opened as part of the Bendigo Mission, writes Dr Donna…
Thursday, 13 February 2025 16:30
Beechworth celebrates 150 Years of the Diocese
In November 2024, Beechworth, one of the five original missions and a foundation Parish of the Diocese of Sandhurst, celebrated the 150th Anniversary of the…
Thursday, 13 February 2025 14:53
A Pilgrimage of the Heart
Making a pilgrimage of the heart by consistently praying each day can be a life-changing experience, writes Geoff Gowdie.
Thursday, 13 February 2025 12:21
Prayer Resource for the Sporting Field
The National Centre for Evangelisation (NCE) has produced a new resource designed to help incorporate faith and prayer into the practice of sport at all…
Thursday, 13 February 2025 09:11
Echuca celebrates Diocesan and Parish Anniversaries
In December, Echuca marked the 150th Jubilee of the Diocese and launched the 150th anniversary celebrations of St Mary's. It was an opportunity to reflect…
Thursday, 13 February 2025 09:08
Fr Leo Wearden MSC exemplifying Missionary Spirit in Wadeye
Sandhurst-born and raised priest, Fr Leo Wearden MSC, has marked twenty years of dedicated service in the remote Aboriginal community of Wadeye in the Northern…
Tuesday, 11 February 2025 13:46
Mass for You at Home continues in 2025
Australia’s longest-running religious television program Mass for You at Home will continue its ministry in 2025.
Thursday, 06 February 2025 18:06
Sacred Heart Cathedral Choir seeking New Members
Auditions are now open for the Sacred Heart Cathedral Choir! This is an amazing opportunity with potential scholarships.
Thursday, 06 February 2025 17:42
Introducing Geoff Gowdie: Assistant Director, Mission and Pastoral Life
Geoff Gowdie has joined the Diocese to fill the new role of Assistant Director, Mission and Pastoral Life.
Thursday, 06 February 2025 17:36
Introducing Claire Spinelli: Youth Ministry Leader
Meet Claire Spinelli our new Youth Ministry Leader..
Thursday, 06 February 2025 14:04
St Sebastian’s Merrigum closes after 122 years
On 2 February, Kyabram Parish closed the doors of St Sebastian’s Church, Merrigum for the last time.
Thursday, 06 February 2025 13:16
'Magnify Sandhurst': launch of new Education Program
In a diocesan first, a comprehensive and exciting new integrated learning and teaching program, ‘Magnify Sandhurst’ was simultaneously launched across fifty-one Catholic Schools in the…
Thursday, 06 February 2025 11:12
Rene Ramirez RCJ ordained Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne
On Saturday 1 February, Mooroopna, Shepparton and Rushworth’s well-known Rogationist priest, Fr Rene Ramirez RCJ was consecrated as Auxiliary Bishop for the Northern Region of…
Thursday, 06 February 2025 10:59
Mons. Peter Jeffrey Retires after over 61 Years of Faithful Service
Monday 10 February will be an emotional day for St Mary’s in Mooroopna as the community farewells Monsignor Peter Jeffrey, who will retire from official…
Thursday, 06 February 2025 10:33
Remembering Fr John Ryan (1936 – 2025)
Fr John Edward Ryan died on 23 January 2025, at the age of 88, after sixty-one years of faithful service to the people of God.…
Wednesday, 22 January 2025 12:15
Jubilee Year 2025 Pilgrimage for Children
Pilgrimage for the Children of Sandhurst
Thursday, 19 December 2024 16:29
Bishop Shane's Christmas Message 2024
. ".. look for the signs of hope and inspiration around us, and take time to celebrate them and show our appreciation."
Thursday, 12 December 2024 13:50
Bishop Announces Clergy Appointments for 2025
On 4 December, after considering recommendations by the College of Consultors, Bishop Shane Mackinlay announced new clergy appointments for the Diocese of Sandhurst in 2025.
