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Monday, 10 October 2022 21:17

Methodist - Roman Catholic International Commission Meets in Rome

Wearing his hat as Catholic Co-Chair of the Methodist-Roman Catholic International Commission (MERCIC), Bishop Shane and fellow MERCIC members met in Rome for a week…

Monday, 10 October 2022 20:16

On release of Interim Report Ruth Lawlor reflects on the consultation phase of SMPC

With the release of Interim Report on the consultation Phase of the Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council (SMPC) Ruth Lawlor reflects on her encounters with parishioners…

Monday, 10 October 2022 19:36

St Kilian's Filipino Streetfood Fiesta

St Kilian’s Parish, Bendigo celebrated Migrant and Refugee Sunday with Mass followed by a spectacular Filipino Streetfood Fiesta. In his Homily, Parish Administrator, Fr Junray…

Monday, 10 October 2022 19:10

Multicultural Sunday in Numurkah

Parishioners at St John’s in Numurkah had a wonderful time celebrating the gifts migrants have brought to parish life. First with prayer at Mass, then…

Monday, 10 October 2022 18:55

Community of Sons and Daughters of God in Florence Welcomes Bishop Shane

The Community of the Sons and Daughters of God in Florence has recently enjoyed the company of Sandhurst visitors. In early September, the Sons and…

Monday, 10 October 2022 17:04

Bishop Shane visits Paderborn, home of Dr Henry Backhaus

In mid-September, Bishop Shane spent several days visiting the Archdiocese of Paderborn in Germany, which has a long connection with the Diocese of Sandhurst, as…

Monday, 10 October 2022 16:57

Fr Junjun's Bam-I recipe

Bam-i (Pancit Bisaya) "This dish is popular in my home province of Cebu, the Philippines, where it is a favourite dish at parties and…

Monday, 10 October 2022 16:43

Synodality top of agenda for Pope, Archbishop Costelloe

Australian Bishops Conference President, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, has been in Rome to assist with the ongoing work of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality.…

Monday, 10 October 2022 16:22

Storm brewing over Pacific as climate and debt crises collide

The Pacific region is facing a perfect storm of climate change induced disasters and skyrocketing debt burdens, according to a new report. The report calls…

Monday, 10 October 2022 16:00

The number of homeless women over 55 expected to double in less than a decade

A major new report by progressive think tank, Per Capita, has found that homeless women over 55 are expected to double in less than a…

Thursday, 15 September 2022 21:07

Dementia Awareness Month – September 2022

By Mary Pianta Almost half a million Australians live with dementia – 250 people diagnosed each day. During Dementia Month, all Australians are…

Thursday, 15 September 2022 20:22

Help build brighter futures for communities in Ethiopia this World Mission Month.

This October, Catholic Mission is celebrating World Mission Month, a month dedicated to the life-giving work of missionaries around the world. Through the Pontifical…

Thursday, 15 September 2022 20:15

Majellan Media offers new telephone prayer service

Majellan Media has launched a new Dial a Prayer service to assist people with their spiritual needs. Anyone can now request a prayer for a…

Thursday, 15 September 2022 20:02

Sister Marie Céline Nolan fcJ RIP

Marie CÉLINE fcJ, a dearly loved member of the Faithful Companions of Jesus, died peacefully on 26 August 2022 at St Catherine’s Aged Care Balwyn.…

Thursday, 15 September 2022 19:52

MICAH Women Leaders urge Australian Government to "Help Fight Famine"

Last week Sandhurst Caritas/Justice Coordinator, Kerry Stone joined Caritas Australia CEO, Kirsty Robertson, and 40 Christian women leaders as part of the Micah Women Leaders…

Thursday, 15 September 2022 19:14

Knights Commemorate 100 Years of Local Service

Saturday 10 September: Members and friends gathered to commemorate the centenary of the Bendigo Branch of the Order of the Knights of the Southern Cross…