News
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Thursday, 18 May 2023 10:39
Indigenous Voice to Parliament: Moments for Healing this Country -- Webinar Series
Join Catholic Social Services Victoria (CSSV) and Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) at a series of weinars to discuss the upcoming referendum on Constitutional Recognition…
Thursday, 18 May 2023 09:25
Virtus Global Games 2023
Shepparton's Damon Vasterink is one of many Australian athletes who will compete at the sixth edition of the Virtus Global Games, the world's largest elite…
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 17:08
Australasian Catholic press reflect on World Communications Day Message
"Pope Francis’ message invites us to reflect on how our words,which are capable of doing good for others, can touch the most hardened of hearts,"…
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 16:57
One Heart Many Voices Conference speaks to truth telling
Truth telling and speaking with the heart were running themes of Catholic Mission's recent 'One Heart Many Voices' conference.
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 14:12
Jubilarians Celebrated
On Friday May 5, the Catholic Education Sandhurst community celebrated the outstanding contribution of seven committed staff who have given 25 years plus service to…
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 14:00
Graduate Teachers focus on Proven Strategies for Learning Outcomes
Graduate Teachers learned collaboratively from expert presenters Glen Pearsall, Lucy Buncle and CES education officers at the Catholic Education Sandhurst (CES) Graduate Residential Conference in…
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 13:10
Media Training for Deputy Principals
Deputy Principals from Sandhurst schools took part in a full day of media training on Wednesday 10 May with journalist Sam Elam, director of Media…
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 11:29
Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council Prepares for Mission
The Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council (SMPC) held its inaugural meeting on Friday 28 April and Saturday 29 April. Council members spent time in prayer,…
Friday, 12 May 2023 20:05
Caritas Australia urges continued focus on the world’s most vulnerable
Caritas Australia commends the ongoing commitment of the Australian Government to our region in the latest Federal Budget. “There is no doubt that we have…
Friday, 12 May 2023 15:13
Serra Foundation looks to Raise Awareness About Vocations
A foundation that has supported priestly and religious vocations for more than forty years is inviting Catholics to offer prayers and financial support to men…
Friday, 12 May 2023 14:23
Mass by the Water a Celebration of Creation
Staff and all 35 students of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary School in Elmore were hearing the cry of the earth and the…
Friday, 12 May 2023 13:58
Knights enjoy 60 Years of Barney's Picnic – Rain, Hail or Shine
For about 60 years, on the first Sunday after Easter, the Knights of the Southern Cross Victoria has held one of its most enduring and…
Friday, 12 May 2023 13:44
Echuca Parish Celebrates Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel
By Julie Moyle, Parishioner, St Mary’s Echuca On Sunday 30 April, Bishop Shane Mackinlay celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel with parish…
Friday, 12 May 2023 13:35
Bishops issue statement on Indigenous Voice to Parliament
As a vote on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament nears, Australia’s bishops are encouraging Catholics to read and discuss the Uluru Statement from the Heart…
Friday, 12 May 2023 13:27
Pentecost with Sandhurst Youth Ministry
Our Lady's Church, Wangaratta SouthSaturday 27 May, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. (arrive from 5.00 p.m.) Young People aged 15-35 are invited to gather to celebrate…
Friday, 12 May 2023 13:24
Sandhurst Young Adults Prepare for Pilgrimage
Sandhurst’s World Youth Day Pilgrims gathered in Shepparton for the first time on Sunday 30 April to begin the formal preparation for their journey to…
Monday, 24 April 2023 16:05
Holy Week and Easter 2023
A picture says a thoursand words. We hope you enjoy this photo gallery of Holy Week and Easter 2023.
Monday, 24 April 2023 15:36
Autism and Faith
Eaglehawk parishioner, Kobi Paine, shares her experience of faith and her relationship with God. “For me, faith and God are a logical conclusion from looking…
