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Friday, 21 October 2022 10:51
New fast-track process proposed to speed up NDIS appeals
The proposal by the Federal Government to establish a new alternative dispute resolution process for people caught up in NDIS disputes would make the process…
Friday, 21 October 2022 10:44
Shergold Pandemic Report: Vulnerable Left Behind
Catholic Health Australia says Peter Shergold’s findings into the way Australia handled the COVID pandemic reminds us of our duty to look after the most…
Tuesday, 11 October 2022 10:34
Grand Organ Master Series
Thomas Heywood Recital Sunday 6 November at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo 3.00 - 4.00 p.m. Thomas Heywood Recital 4.30 p.m. Sung Evening Prayer
Tuesday, 11 October 2022 09:24
Building the Future with Migrants and Refugees
108th Migrant and Refguee Sunday, 25 September 2022 Across the Diocese on Migrant and Refugee Sunday, we remembered the difficult journeys which migrants and…
Monday, 10 October 2022 22:24
Fr Henry's Abacha Recipe
"This traditional delicacy of the ''Igbo'' people in southeast Nigeria is aromatic and nutritious. Known as African Salad, “Abacha” is made from shredded dried cassava.…
Monday, 10 October 2022 21:54
Season of Creation never ends
The 2022 Season of Creation concluded on 4 October with the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology. This global ecumenical celebration…
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…
