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Thursday, 01 August 2024 21:45
Wodonga Five to compete at International Hydrogen Grand Prix
Five Catholic College students from Years 9-12 have earned themselves a place to compete internationally after being crowned the Victorian State Champions at the Hydrogen…
Thursday, 01 August 2024 21:41
Get to know Jean-Marie Mupenda
SMPC Member, Jean-Marie Mupenda is a statistician and information technology professional with a depth of project management experience, but these skills are not all he…
Thursday, 18 July 2024 22:05
Evangelise: A Synodal Way Summit
Representatives of the Diocese participated at the recent Evangelise Summit. Leslie Cooper shares a reflection.
Thursday, 18 July 2024 21:50
Priest finds Providence incarnated in Friends Along the Way
A Sandhurst priests finds providence in people who have supported him througout his journey. "I believe it's the Holy Spirit at work", he says.
Thursday, 18 July 2024 21:25
Synod for A Synodal Church: Sandhurst Diocesan Consultation Summary
In February, March and April 2024 consultations took place in the three deaneries of the Diocese and with various other groups to garner thoughts, feelings…
Friday, 12 July 2024 15:01
National unity needed to address First Nations challenges
Australian Bishops call for all Australians to unite in addressing the critical issues faced by the First Nations people.
Friday, 12 July 2024 14:50
Echuca Parishioners have Their Cake and Eat It with High Tea Fundraiser
Parishioners at St Mary’s Parish Echuca have created many opportunities for people to simply enjoy each other’s company and have some fun while raising funds…
Friday, 12 July 2024 14:17
Vale Sr Rosemary our Faithful Companion
The Shepparton community is mourning the loss of their faithful companion, Sr Rosemary Crowe fcj, who died at age 90 on 28 June 2024 in…
Friday, 12 July 2024 14:11
Numurkah Students discover intriguing insight to the past
On Friday 21 June, senior students of St Joseph's Primary School, Numurkah visited Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo, where they enthusiastically inspected a statue of the…
Friday, 12 July 2024 14:03
Bishop’s Portrait Unveiled
The official diocesan portrait of Bishop Shane Mackinlay was unveiled at Sacred Heart Cathedral after the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday 7 July.
Friday, 21 June 2024 20:26
A Ray of Sunshine for Sandhurst
On the occasion of his incardination to the Diocese of Sandhurst, Fr Junray Rayna shared a heartfelt reflection with his parishioners, finishing with the phrase…
Friday, 21 June 2024 14:37
Final Resting Place of Archdeacon Davey
The man credited with the build of Benalla's new Church, Archdeacon Davey did not live to see its doors open, dying six months before the Church…
Friday, 21 June 2024 14:21
A New Roman Catholic Church for Benalla (1908)
St Joseph’s Church Benalla was given the epithet as the ‘jewel’ of the Sandhurst Diocese, built on the “unswerving faith” of its Irish ancestors. Read the…
Friday, 21 June 2024 14:02
Benalla Knocks and the Door is Opened
On 12 June 2024, Bishop Shane knocked thrice on the main door of St Jospeh’s Benalla, officially re-opening the Church after months of restoration works…
Friday, 21 June 2024 13:47
Get to know Alana Brennan .– SMPC Member
Alana Brennan put her hand up for the SMPC for the very same reason she volunteered for her local Parish Pastoral Council: “I’d like to…
Friday, 21 June 2024 13:04
Living Faith at Work
St Brendan’s Shepparton Youth explored what it means to live their faith while they work at a ‘sunset session’ on Thursday 20 June.
Friday, 07 June 2024 11:14
On this Rock: Miner turned Quarrier wants Firm Foundation for Cathedral
From the Archives: Correspondence from Harcourt Granite Quarries to Bishop Crane suggesting they cut out the 'middleman'.
Thursday, 06 June 2024 22:28
Filipino Diaspora shares tradition in Cobram and Echuca
Over the month of May, Filipino parishioners from St Joseph’s, Cobram and St Mary’s, Echuca celebrated two of their traditional religious festivals, sharing their vibrant…
