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Thursday, 02 November 2023 12:49
Pilgrims Gather at Cathedral for Apostolate of Fatima’s Marian Festival
A large assembly of pilgrims from across the Diocese of Sandhurst, including groups from as far as Shepparton, Albury and Myrtleford, as well as from…
Thursday, 02 November 2023 12:45
St Kilian’s FIRE Carriers keep Flame of Reconciliation Alight
On Friday 20 October, Year 5 students at St Kilian’s Primary School, Bendigo participated in a FIRE Carriers Day.
Thursday, 02 November 2023 12:41
A Pawsome Day at St Francis of the Fields: Pets flock for Blessing
On Friday 13 October, St Francis of the Fields’ school community gathered to celebrate St Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day (October 4) with the Blessing…
Friday, 20 October 2023 10:09
NATSICC: We must champion Indigenous-led ideas and initiatives
The referendum result does not signal the end of the journey, says NATSICC as they call for all Australians to work towards reconciliation and closing…
Friday, 20 October 2023 09:51
Keeping Guard over a (Foundation) Stone
Blast from the Past [8 January 1873]: "The Geelong Advertiser reports that an amusing incident is related in connection with the laying of the foundation…
Friday, 20 October 2023 09:44
St Malachy’s Nagambie prepares for 150th Anniversary Celebrations
In preparation for St Malachy's 150th anniversary celegrations, parishioner Rhonda Robinson shares a brief history of St Malachy’s Church.
Friday, 20 October 2023 09:25
‘#Wearestillhere’ Campaign amplifies the Voices of Missionaries from across the Globe.
Catholic Mission’s awareness and fundraising campaign ‘#wearestillhere’ highlights the burning passion that drives missionaries to ‘take action for a more just world’.
Friday, 20 October 2023 09:18
Parish Administration Conference back in the Chancery in 2023
Parish Administration Staff from across the Diocese gathered at the Chancery for two days of training and professional development this week. This was the first…
Wednesday, 18 October 2023 11:01
The Voice: Referendum Result should usher in new era
Despite the referendum to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice in the Constitution not succeeding, Australia needs to find a way to address…
Wednesday, 18 October 2023 10:33
St Liborius' Festival A Day of Joy
The Saint Liborius’ Parish celebrated the Feast of Saint Liborius on Sunday 23 July 2023 with a joyful well attended Festival thanks to the tireless…
Wednesday, 18 October 2023 10:28
Hugo Hess recipient of Eileen Denton Organ Scholarship
Hugo Hess, a Year 9 Victory Christian College student, has been awarded the Aspire Cultural and Charitable Foundation’s Eileen Denton Scholarship for 2023.
Wednesday, 18 October 2023 10:08
Reunion for World Youth Day pilgrims
Pilgrims to World Youth Day (WYD) from across the Sandhurst Diocese gathered for a reunion on Sunday, 8 October, in Shepparton, writes Fr Jackson Saunders.
Wednesday, 18 October 2023 10:01
Federal Member Lisa Chesters visits Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School in White Hills
It’s not every day that you get to tell your local Federal Member what you would do if you were in their shoes, but that’s…
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 16:56
Bishop Shane visits Prison ahead of Prison Sunday
On Sunday 12 November, we mark Prison Sunday. Celebrated in Australia on the first Sunday of November, Prison Sunday was initiated by Pope Francis in…
Thursday, 05 October 2023 16:48
Sandhurst Formation for Mission – Carrying Forward the Plenary Council
Using the Third Decree of the Plenary Council as an example, Dr Chris Cotter and Leslie Cooper work through the study guide released by the…
Thursday, 05 October 2023 16:32
"Walking Together with the Gaze of Jesus"
At the Opening Mass of the Synod on Synodality, Pope Francis asks participants to "walk together with the gaze of Jesus".
Thursday, 05 October 2023 15:28
‘Laudate Deum’: to all people of good will on the climate crisis
Pope Francis released ‘Laudate Deum’, his apostolic exhortation on the climate crisis, on the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. The exhortation has been commonly awaited…
Thursday, 05 October 2023 14:05
St Brendan’s unveils new statue of St Francis of Assisi
St Brendan's Shepparton has a new statue of St Francis of Assisi thanks to the generosity of longtime St Joseph's Undera parishioners, the late Cath…
