News
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Thursday, 19 September 2024 15:34
Marian Festival celebrates 50th Anniversary at Sacred Heart Cathedral
Why, 107 years after the miraculous events at Fatima and fifty years after the first Marian Festival in Bendigo, do pilgrims travel to the annual…
Friday, 13 September 2024 14:28
Priests sharpen Communication Skills at annual Inservice
In a bid to enhance their pastoral effectiveness, Sandhurst priests participated in Crucial Conversations workshops at their recent Inservice.
Friday, 13 September 2024 10:23
Season of Creation Mass: To Hope and Act with Creation
On Friday 6 September we gathered to celebrate the Season of Creation with an Outdoor Mass at Huntly Streamside Reserve.
Thursday, 12 September 2024 15:50
Celebration of Baptism and Smoking Ceremony
In June Fr Uday Marneni baptised a baby boy who had just been welcomed to Country with a Smoking Ceremony. Fr Uday shares his thoughts…
Thursday, 12 September 2024 15:36
Daborra: A Pathway to Flourishing
Daborra, a new learning centre for Years 8 and 9 at St Mary of the Angels Secondary College was blessed by Bishop Shane in August.
Wednesday, 11 September 2024 11:18
Premature Death of Fr Thomas Barry: A Cautionary Tale
From our archives, we reveal a quaint yet poignant tale of the tragic death of Fr Thomas Stephen Barry.
Wednesday, 11 September 2024 10:58
Sandhurst well represented at TEAMS World Gathering
Sandhurst Pilgrims, Phil and Jane Samers Bretherton fill us in on their experience exploring spirituality in marriage at the International gathering of TEAMS.
Wednesday, 11 September 2024 10:29
Stand By Our Shepherds: Support the Priests Retirement Foundation
The Sandhurst Priests Retirement Foundation launches its annual appeal this weekend (14-15 September 2024).
Wednesday, 11 September 2024 10:17
Project Compassion 2024: Transforming Lives
Project Compassion 2024 wrapped up on June 30, raising an impressive $9.7 million nationwide, matching last year's total despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
Wednesday, 28 August 2024 18:27
50 Years Strong: Education Office Honours a Legacy of Quality and Dedication
On 18 August we proudly gathered to celebrate 50 fabulous years of the Catholic Education Sandhurst Office.
Wednesday, 28 August 2024 18:24
School Admin Staff: Lifelong Learners at Conference
Administration Officers from Sandhurst Schools gathered in Bendigo on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 August for a two-day conference.
Wednesday, 28 August 2024 07:00
This Blessing Cup of Salvation
The Prison Ministry of Monsignor Frank Marriott.
Wednesday, 28 August 2024 06:42
New Appointments to Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council
Last week, Bishop Shane announced the appointments of Michael Chalkley as Chair of the SMPC and Elizabeth Dowling as a Member.
Wednesday, 28 August 2024 06:32
Sandhurst’s Newest Priests Ready for Ministry
Last week, Sandhurst’s newest priests spent three days in Bendigo participating in an official Welcome and Induction Programme.
Wednesday, 28 August 2024 06:26
Local Leader Honoured with Papal Knighthood
Jack Moore, a former trustee of Backhaus Estate and Catholic Healthcare in Bendigo, has been honoured with one of the Catholic Church's highest recognitions.
Wednesday, 28 August 2024 05:42
Parish Admin Conference: Heartfelt Connections and Learning
The Chancery was a hub of activity on Tuesday 20 August with the arrival of Parish Administration Staff to the Parish Administration Conference.
Friday, 16 August 2024 15:08
Accompanying Catholics facing End-of-life Decisions
Australia’s Catholic bishops have released a Companion Guide to support and assist Catholics facing challenging circumstances at the end of life.
Friday, 16 August 2024 14:54
Catholic Women's Retreat Series
The Catholic Women’s League of Victoria and Wagga Wagga invites you to a series of Women’s Retreats exploring Mary’s nurturing of faith.
