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Thursday, 01 May 2025 09:47
Lifeblood: ‘United By Faith Blood Drive’
The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is proud to announce the return of their annual United by Faith Blood Drive.
Thursday, 01 May 2025 09:39
Marist Brass blows the Competition Away
Marist Brass is celebrating a strong result after achieving second place in the D Grade section at the 2025 Australian National Band Championships.
Thursday, 01 May 2025 09:36
A Mother’s Love: The Story behind a Handcrafted Alb
Last year, Diocesan archivist, Dr Donna Bailey was thrilled to receive a beautiful Alb into the Diocesan archive.
Thursday, 01 May 2025 09:33
Sandhurst Solidarity Trust
Quietly Responding to Need across the Diocese.
Thursday, 01 May 2025 09:30
Remembering Sr Kathleen Slattery RSM
A Life of Grace, Creativity and Quiet Leadership.
Thursday, 01 May 2025 09:23
The Synodal Legacy of Pope Francis
Bishop Shane Mackinlay features in the latest episode of Common Home TV's “Questions for the Modern World” podcast series, in an episode titled, “The Road…
Wednesday, 16 April 2025 10:15
An Easter Message from Bishop Shane
"In this year’s jubilee, Pope Francis has asked us to focus on our call to be Pilgrims of Hope."
Thursday, 10 April 2025 09:40
Big Walk 4 Refugees
On Palm Sunday, walk for justice, freedom and peace at the ‘Big Walk 4 Refugees’ around Lake Weroona, Bendigo, starting at 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 09 April 2025 17:46
From St Brendan to St John the Baptist: A Pilgrimage of Hope
On Sunday, 30 March St John the Baptist Parish, Numurkah warmly welcomed around thirty pilgrims from St Brendan’s Parish Shepparton.
Wednesday, 09 April 2025 15:12
1920s Elmore Easter Photo brought to Life
The featured photograph, an item in the Sandhurst Diocesan Archive collection, was created during the 1920s by photographer, W. Vincent Kelly.
Wednesday, 09 April 2025 14:02
Project Compassion: Hope in Action
The last day of Term One was a whirlwind of action for students, parishioners and Clergy from across the Diocese, who answered the call to…
Wednesday, 09 April 2025 13:54
Spirit of Charity Unites at Iftar Fundraiser for Caritas
On 28 March Kerry Stone, Diocesan Caritas and Social Justice Coordinator, found herself walking the talk as guest speaker at a Ramadan Dinner at Notre…
Wednesday, 09 April 2025 13:48
Inaugural Parish Assembly of Christ the King Parish, Wangaratta and King Valley
The newly formed parish of Christ the King, an amalgamation of the former parishes of Wangaratta, Wangaratta South and Moyhu, took a major step forward…
Wednesday, 09 April 2025 13:38
Knights restore Statue of St Thérèse of Lisieux
Well. When the Knights of the Southern Cross took on the restoration of the statue of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux at St Therese’s, Kennington, they…
Thursday, 03 April 2025 20:41
Elevating Mass with Music Ministry
Sacred Heart Cathedral welcomes Cantors, Anne Begg and Brendan Egan, who will join Joanne Bonazza and Sarah Gould in the Ministry of Cantor. Dr Paul…
Thursday, 03 April 2025 18:01
St Brendan’s Young Adults: Sunset Sessions Spark Meaningful Conversations
The Young Adults group at St Brendan's, Shepparton is creating a vibrant community where faith and friendship intersect.
Thursday, 03 April 2025 17:53
L’Arche Opens ‘Isabella,’ a fourth Home for Adults living with Intellectual Disability
Over sixty guests, including representatives from Brisbane and Melbourne L’Arche Communities came together on 23 February for the official Opening and Blessing of ‘Isabella’, a…
Thursday, 27 March 2025 19:33
Echuca to celebrate 150 Years of Parish Life: All Welcome
Following on from their Diocesan Anniversary celebrations, St Mary's Echuca has organised a full program to celebrate 150 years since their parish was established commencing…
