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Thursday, 13 March 2025 18:45

Unite Against Poverty: Project Compassion 2025

Caritas Australia’s Lenten fundraising and awareness appeal, Project Compassion, is now in full swing across the Sandhurst Diocese – pitching in to Unite Against Poverty.

Thursday, 13 March 2025 18:42

Catholic Charismatic Renewal 52 Years in the Diocese

If you’re yearning to fully embrace the gifts of the Holy Spirit and experience God’s presence in a more personal and powerful way, Catholic Charismatic…

Thursday, 13 March 2025 18:30

Batting for Biodiversity: Learning to Love Our Local Bats

Far from the blood-sucking creatures of fantasies like Dracula and Batman, bats are ‘goodies’ that help to keep our forests healthy, says Vyonne McLelland-Howe.

Thursday, 13 March 2025 18:19

Victoria’s Diverse Christian Communities celebrated

On 4 March, Bishop Shane joined 100 leaders from various Christian traditions at a reception hosted by our Premier, The Honourable Jacinta Allan to acknowledge…

Thursday, 13 March 2025 18:12

Serving Pancakes and Serving Others – "Onya Yarrawonga!"

Sacred Heart Primary School in Yarrawonga has kicked off their Project Compassion style with an early morning start, gathering students, teachers and families together, writes…

Thursday, 13 March 2025 18:09

Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council Meeting 9 (February 2025)

The Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council gathered in Shepparton for their ninth meeting on Friday 21, and Saturday 22 February.

Thursday, 13 March 2025 18:03

A Comfortable Cup of Tea

At St Joseph’s School in Cobram a cup of tea isn’t just a cup of tea, and putting the staff room kettle on isn’t just…

Thursday, 13 March 2025 17:19

Bishop Shane blesses da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot

There aren’t too many bishops who can say they’ve blessed a robot, and on 28 February, Bishop Shane did just that, blessing da Vinci Xi,…

Wednesday, 12 March 2025 12:31

Jubilee 2025 Resources for Children

For resources designed to inspire and engage children on their spiritual journey in the Jubilee Year 2025.

Thursday, 27 February 2025 23:02

How to be a Pilgrim: A Guide

A simple step-by-step Guide to making a Pilgrimage.

Wednesday, 26 February 2025 16:33

Lent and Easter Reflection Series 2025

Jesus Christ Our Hope leads us through this year's Lent and Easter Reflection Series. Leaflets to help prepare for Easter can be downloaded from our website.

Wednesday, 26 February 2025 15:26

Sandhurst Youth Ministry Reference Group

On 15 February, the Sandhurst Youth Ministry Reference Group (SYMRG) gathered in Shepparton for a day of formation, reflection and strategic planning.

Wednesday, 26 February 2025 11:24

Enhancing Catholic School Identity a Focus for Educators

The Catholic Dialogue School Consortium commenced in Bendigo on Monday 24 February, with more than 100 delegates joining the conversation, both in person and online.

Wednesday, 26 February 2025 11:08

Introducing Sandy and Friends: Bringing Joy to the Jubilee Year

Meet Sandy, the Diocese of Sandhurst’s very own Mascot for Jubilee 2025. Sandy and her lively friends, Goldie the sulphur-crested cockatoo and Macky the galah…

Tuesday, 25 February 2025 12:57

In-Service for Recently Ordained Priests: Strength from each other

Amid their busy lives, Sandhurst’s youngest generation of clergy made space to reflect, connect, and renew their sense of calling.

Tuesday, 25 February 2025 12:45

New Sandhurst Seminarians enter Corpus Christi College

On Sunday 16 February, two young men from our Diocese, Aaron Baulch and Mason Crosier took a significant step in their journey towards the priesthood,…