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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.

Thursday, 12 December 2024 12:22

Inspiring Ministries: Sandhurst Religious Association gathers to share their work

Sr Suzanne Fairbarin fmdm reports on the most recent meeting of the Sandhurst Association of Religious attended by eight Nuns from six different Orders and…

Thursday, 12 December 2024 11:52

Mason Crosier: Sandhurst Seminarian in 2025

The announcement that Mooroopna parishioner Mason Crosier will enter the seminary in 2025 came as no surprise to those who know him. Mason says he…

Thursday, 12 December 2024 10:51

Report on the Eighth Meeting of the Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council

The Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council met in Shepparton for their eighth meeting on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 November 2024.

Thursday, 12 December 2024 10:43

Fr Uday attends Golden Jubilee of his Priestly Order in Tanzania

In November, Fr Uday Marneni ALCP/OSS, Parish Priest of Tatura, attended the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of his Order, the Apostolic Life Community of Priests –…

Thursday, 12 December 2024 10:10

Men’s Retreat at Moyhu: Restoring a Healthy Relationship with God

Spiritual Director, Paul White writes about a recent Retreat for Men at the Moyhu Presbytery, facilitated by the Sandhurst Retreat and Accompaniment Team. Participants were…

Thursday, 12 December 2024 10:06

“Doing Something About it”: Numurkah’s Tribute to the Sisters of St Joseph

On Sunday 1 December, the parish grounds of St John the Baptist Church, Numurkah came alive as the Mary MacKillop Indigenous Garden and History Trail…

Thursday, 12 December 2024 10:01

Unity in Song: Catholics and Anglicans gather for Advent and Christmas Concert

On Sunday 8 December, over one hundred people attended a free Concert of Carols for Advent and Christmas at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

Thursday, 12 December 2024 09:48

Fr Adi Indra appointed Chair of Sandhurst Council of Priests

Fr Adi will drawn on the principles of Synodality and Musyawarah-Mufakat, the traditional decisino-making practice of his home country in his work.

Thursday, 12 December 2024 09:39

New Seminarian Aaron Baulch a hunger to learn

Aaron Baulch from St Patrick's, Kerang will become a Sandhurst Seminarian in 2025. It's a journey he can't wait to start.

Tuesday, 03 December 2024 16:52

St Monica's welcomes New FIRE Carriers in Reconciliation Journey

On Tuesday, November 26, St. Monica's School welcomed nineteen new FIRE Carriers into their program.

Tuesday, 03 December 2024 16:50

Eleven-year-old Author inspires with Second Published Book

At just eleven years old, Ivy Parker has done something many adults dream of — she’s published not one, but two books.

Thursday, 28 November 2024 20:26

Church marks International Day of People with Disability

The Catholic Church in Australia is committed to upholding and protecting the dignity and wellbeing of all people with disabilities.

Thursday, 28 November 2024 19:18

Our Lady of Good Counsel: A Beacon of Guidance for our Diocese

A highlight of Bishop Shane’s time in Italy was the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel, the patron saint of our Diocese.

Thursday, 28 November 2024 18:16

Sister Kylie shares news from Tivoli, Italy

Our own Sister Kylie Maree Fowler and her community received a much-welcomed visit from Bishop Shane Mackinlay. She writes with news of his visit, her…