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News

Read the latest stories from across our Diocese here, or read Sandpiper e-News, our fortnightly digital newsletter. 

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South Shepparton parishioner, Anthony Holligan, has been received by Bishop Shane Mackinlay as a Candidate for the Permanent Diaconate, marking a significant step in his…
Fr Uday Marneni reflects on Bishop Shane's  four-day visit to Kyabram, part of the diocesan Parish Visitation Program. 
Wednesday, 23 July 2025 11:16

Sacred Heart Celebration fuels Compassion

On 27 June, Shepparton school communities celebrated the Feast of the Sacred Heart in support of Vinnie's Winter Appeal .
Sandhurst Youth Ministry’s Jessan Tano used to spend her days responding to terrorist threats.
Fr Adi Indra, enjoyed a concert at Hamer Hall recently where he experienced more than he had anticipated. 
The deep and faithful service of Fr Michael Morley and Fr Leo Hynes since their ordination in 1975 was recently acknowledged at the diocesan Jubilarian…
Thursday, 10 July 2025 12:30

YCW In Australia Today: Webinar

What’s life really like for young people in Australia right now? Join YCW and the Cardijn Institute  for a powerful night of stories, truth-telling and…
Thursday, 10 July 2025 12:19

WYD Cross and Icon Arrive in Melbourne

Excitement is building for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF), with the arrival of two internationally recognised World Youth Day (WYD) symbols.
In late June Tatura welcomed Bishop Shane to their parish, school and homes, as part of the diocesan Parish Visitation Program.
From 23-27 June, priests from across the Diocese of Sandhurst gathered at Corpus Christi College in Carlton for the biannual clergy retreat.
Friday, 04 July 2025 14:28

Building Community through Liturgy

How does liturgy shape us — not just as individuals, but as a Church responding to the signs of the times? In Numurkah recently, Fr…
The Feast of Corpus Christi was celebrated in diverse and meaningful ways across the Diocese with parish communities gathering in prayer, procession and formation.
Wednesday, 25 June 2025 22:24

YCW Centenary much to celebrate

The YCW Centenary Mass will celebrate a movement that empowered generations of young people to live their faith boldly in the world.
Following last week’s announcement of his appointment as Archbishop of Brisbane, Bishop Shane has written to the people of Sandhurst.
With Bishop Shane now Archbishop-designate of Brisbane, many are asking: what happens now for our Diocese?
Wednesday, 25 June 2025 21:16

A Legacy of Invitation that spans Dioceses

Bishop Shane’s legacy in Sandhurst can be defined by his commitment to forming confident and courageous missionary disciples.
Tuesday, 24 June 2025 13:40

ACYF Speakers

The first round of Presenters for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival has been named.
We are pleased to release launch the new Diocesan Formation Support Plan.
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