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Tuesday, 05 December 2023 12:26
Sacred Heart joins Night of the Witnesses in Solidarity with Persecuted Christians
On 22 November, Sacred Heart Cathedral Bendigo illuminated the night sky in a radiant shade of red in a show of solidarity with persecuted Christians…
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 12:13
Sausages and Faith a Burning Concern for Knights of the Southern Cross
Next time you walk past a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle check if it's the Knights of the Southern Cross and, if it is, make sure you…
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 11:50
Ecumenical Christmas Concert at Sacred Heart Cathedral
3:00 p.m. Sunday 10 December 2023The combined choirs of Sacred Heart Cathedral and St Paul's Cathedral Bendigo invite you to an afternoon of sacred music…
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 11:37
Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council setting a Strategic Direction
At their fourth and final meeting for 2023, members of the Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council (SMPC) continued their collaborative work documenting a strategic plan…
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 11:25
ACN Supporting Christians in the Holy Land
The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has committed an aid package of 190,000 AUD to support the Christians of the Holy…
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 11:01
St Malachy’s Nagambie celebrates 150th Anniversary
On Sunday 19 November, St Malachy’s Nagambie, one of the founding parishes of the Diocese of Sandhurst, commemorated its 150th anniversary. It was a joy-filled…
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 10:19
Pope Francis calls on Young People to become Sowers of Hope
At the Angelus on the Solemnity of Christ the King (26 November), when World Youth Day (WYD) is celebrated at a diocesan level throughout the…
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 10:13
Rogationist Priests welcomed to Sandhurst
On 26 November, Rogationist Priests, Rene Ramirez RCJ and Ruel Desamparado RCJ were formally welcomed to the Diocese of Sandhurst at an Installation Mass celebrated…
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…
