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Advent Leaflets 2019
Lyn Breen, the Adult Faith Education officer of the Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst has produced a new series of Advent resources to use within Parishes during the Advent season. Click the link below to view the resources.
Episcopal Ordination - Most Rev Shane Mackinlay
The Episcopal Ordination of Most Rev Shane Mackinlay, Eighth Bishop of Sandhurst, took place at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo, on Wednesday 16 October 2019 at 12:00 noon.
Shane Mackinlay ordained eighth Bishop of Sandhurst
Bishop Shane Mackinlay, the eighth Bishop of Sandhurst, was ordained to the episcopacy in Bendigo’s Sacred Heart Cathedral on Wednesday 16 October.
Statement from the ACBC on Cardinal Pell's appeal judgment
Today the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference released a statement on the outcome of Cardinal Pell's appeal in the Victorian Court of Appeal.
Letter from the Most Rev Leslie Tomlinson, Bishop of Sandhurst
Dear Friends,
With joy and thanksgiving, I write to inform you that His Holiness, Pope Francis has appointed Very Reverend Associate Professor Shane Mackinlay as the eighth Bishop of Sandhurst. This appointment follows Pope Francis’ acceptance of my resignation as Bishop of Sandhurst, having attained the retirement age. This appointment was announced at 12:00 noon, Roman time (8:00pm this evening local time), 23rd July, 2019.
WHEEL OF PRAYER’ DAY PROGRAM
THE SANDHURST ‘WHEEL OF PRAYER’ DAY PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE!
August 3, 2019, 10.00 am – 3.30 pm Mons Peter Jeffery Parish Centre (behind St Brendan’s Church) Shepparton (No Cost. Lunch provided)
Pathways for Seniors 2019
We hope you enjoy exploring Pathways for Seniors 2019-2020 online via computer, smart ‘phone or tablet!
Implementing the Bishop's Social Justice Statement
A Place to Call Home - Parish Housing Forum
Implementing the Bishops' Social Justice Statement
Venue: St Brendan's Parish Centre
Knight Street Shepparton
Date: Saturday 6 July 10.30am - 2.30pm
Saints and sinners in Tudors to Windsors
Simon’s ancestor, Margaret Pole, was killed for her fidelity to the Catholic faith, after serving as Catherine of Aragon’s Lady-in-Waiting and tutor to the young Princess and future Queen, Mary Tudor.
Lent 2019
LENT 2019 Leaflets for prayer and reflection for individuals and groups.
Free to download from Adult Faith Education Sandhurst.
Statement from Bishop Leslie Tomlinson - Response to the conviction of Cardinal Pell - Media Release 25th February, 2019
Bishop Les Tomlinson's Media Release statement re Response to the conviction of Cardinal Pell
Sandhurst Diocese Pilgrimage 2019 to the Holy Land
‘Journey of Christ’ Sandhurst Diocese Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, optional Petra, Jordan extension.
18th September – 2nd / 4th October 2019 with Fr Novelito Lim (Parish Priest Kerang) & Ms Kerrie Hill (RE Leader, St Joseph’s PS Chiltern).
‘Love in Marriage' prayerbook launched
The Sandhurst Diocese has produced a booklet is a book of prayers based on paragraphs in Pope Francis’ ‘The Joy of Love’ (or Amoris Laetitia, 2016), in which he offers wisdom and guidance for families, engaged and married couples, and the communities and individuals who may walk beside them. In this little book, the Pope’s words are arranged as prayers, for couples, families and communities, to pray for themselves and others..
‘Love in the Family' prayerbook launched
The Sandhurst Diocese has produced a prayerbook based on paragraphs of Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation on love in the family, 'The Joy of Love' Amoris Laetita, 2016.
The booklet is a book of prayers based on paragraphs in Pope Francis’ ‘The Joy of Love’ (or Amoris Laetitia, 2016), in which he offers wisdom and guidance for families, engaged and married couples, and the communities and individuals who may walk beside them. In this little book, the Pope’s words are arranged as prayers, for couples, families and communities, to pray for themselves and others..
‘Youth Pathways 2019’ has arrived
The latest edition of ‘Youth Pathways 2019’ has arrived in schools and parishes across the Sandhurst Diocese.
The booklet produced in partnership by Sandhurst Youth Ministry and Adult Faith Education Sandhurst outlines opportunities to assist young people on their faith journey.
Teachers from St Liborius Primary School take RCIA journey
Earlier in the year, the St Liborius’ RCIA Team was approached by one of the staff at the parish school, asking: “There are six of us who want to become Catholics. What do we do?” .
Ordination to the Priesthood - Reverend Dean Bongat
Ordination to the Priesthood
Reverend Dean Bongat
"It is my great pleasure to welcome you all as we come to celebrate this special day in the life of Dean Bongat to be ordained to the Priesthood. Dean has chosen our readings for Mass today, as these words from the Scriptures have special significance for him, as he accepts his calling from God to the Priesthood." - Bishop Leslie Tomlinson
St Joseph's Church Undera closes after 139 years
More than 200 people joined for the final Mass at St Joseph's Undera, as it closed after 139 years.
Parish energy at Wodonga
Seminarian Adi Indra reflects on his time spent at the Wodonga Parish earlier this year.
Witnessing a new era
“Barrack for Gospel joy and not just your footy team.”
These words from Archbishop Peter Comensoli stood out for me in his homily at his installation Mass as the ninth Archbishop of Melbourne.
St Liborius Church Eaglehawk 150th year anniversary
The 150th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of St Liborius’ church was celebrated at Eaglehawk on Sunday, July 29, with Mass concelebrated by Bishop Les Tomlinson, Fr Antony Joseph, Fr Dennis Crameri, Fr Jake Mudge, Fr Junjun Amaya and Fr Nick Lucas OFM. Seminarians Jackson Saunders, Adi Indra and Adonis Pena were also present.
Statement from Bishop Leslie Tomlinson - re Same Sex Marriage - Media release 10th August 2017
Bishop Les Tomlinson's Media Release statement re Same Sex Marriage.
Statement from Bishop Leslie Tomlinson - Royal Commission - Media release 7th February 2017
Bishop Les Tomlinson responds to data released by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Sandhurst Diocese wins Community Heritage Grant - Media release 1st November 2016
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The Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst has been awarded a $5,515.00 federal Community Heritage Grant to fund the Digitisation of Historical Parish Sacramental Registers.
Statement from Bishop Les Tomlinson on the Papal Exhortation Amoris Laetitia
It is with great joy that we receive Pope Francis’ exhortation, Amoris Laetitia “The Joy of Love: On Love in the Family”, the Exhortation written by Pope Francis after the two Synods of Bishops on that topic in October 2014 and October 2015.
Items of Interest
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The Unloved One
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Donald Trump Was Bad for the Catholic Church
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Why the Catholic Church Will Miss Donald Trump
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Polish archbishop asks English cardinal to intervene after ruling to withdraw food and water from Catholic patient
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Indigenous people in Brazil hit hardest by new Covid-19 strain
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Chief Minister says NT should have right to decide
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Cardinal Bo: “Peace is possible in Myanmar”
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Older Australians waiting two years for home care packages
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Vatican-backed treaty comes into force
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Vatican justice gets a bloody nose from Italian courts
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Latest media releases
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Christians in Nigeria keep the faith amidst lingering insurgency and persecution
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Major work will turn church into ‘minor basilica’
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Thousands expected to walk for life
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Don’t scapegoat Church over homes: Irish Archbishop
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Vatican cash probe exposes $2m gap
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Crisis likely when WA’s rental moratorium ends
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Families urged to avoid back-to-school credit debt
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Christmas Message 2020 from Bishop Shane
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Father DJ Our Newest Priest
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Third Time Around, Fr DJ is at Last Ordained!
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The View from Home
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Sandhurst Parishes that are Joyful, Hope-filled, Servant Communities
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Mass for You at Home continues in 2021
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International Day of People with a Disability
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Stronger Tonight Rally
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Catholic Education in Good Hands
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Like a Puppet on a String