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Tuesday, 20 October 2020 17:43
World Polio Day, 24 October
By Mary Pianta World Polio Day is observed on October 24 every year, to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk, the researcher who led the…
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 17:29
Leadership Program for Young Women
Applications are now open for an Australian Women’s Leadership Program. The Leadership for Mission program, a joint initiative of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and…
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 17:23
CRA supports the spirit and direction of the Light from the Southern Cross Report
Catholic Religious Australia (CRA) supports the spirit and direction of The Light from the Southern Cross Report (the Report) and its vision for the Church. The…
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 16:45
New resources from Catholic Earthcare
By Kerry Stone We have just emerged from the Season of Creation but we are in the midst of the Anniversary Year of Laudato Si' declared…
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 12:58
Pathways for Families 2021
The Sandhurst Diocese ‘Pathways for Families 2021’ online resource contains a wide variety of live links to information, networks and resources to enrich, interest and…
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 12:13
The View From Home (October 2020)
By Jackson Saunders As the finish line for the 2020 academic year approaches, Jackson Saunders, reflects upon finishing studies for the year within the parish…
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 11:50
St Peter's Preps celebrate 100 days of learning
By Olivia Keating After a start-stop start-stop start to the year, Foundation students at St Peter’s Primary School in North Bendigo have just celebrated 100 days of learning in…
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 11:04
A special Vinnies Commissioning captured on Camera
By Jackson Saunders St Therese’s Kennington parishioner, Barb Anglin, has been officially commissioned as the North East Central Council President of St Vincent de Paul…
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 09:56
Looking back on my first year as Bishop
By Bishop Shane Mackinlay October 2020The first anniversary of a new home, a wedding, a new job or a new school often prompts two contrasting responses: ‘Where…
Tuesday, 06 October 2020 13:48
Our journey to the Plenary Council continues.
The Covid pandemic has graced us with an opportunity to continue the process of prayerful discernment as we prepare for the Plenary. Sandhurst Diocese responded…
Tuesday, 06 October 2020 13:34
Friendship and solidarity key themes in Pope Francis’ letter
A world that looks beyond a global pandemic with no roadmap can find one in Pope Francis’ new encyclical, which Archbishop Mark Coleridge says “is…
Tuesday, 06 October 2020 00:00
Outdoor Mass at St Therese’s
By Fr Andrew Fewings St Therese's in Kennington Parish has started celebrating Mass outdoors in line with Victorian Government Restrictions. It's disapointing that Churches are…
Monday, 05 October 2020 22:23
Catholic Earthcare Convocation
By Kerry Stone The Catholic Earthcare Convocation lived up to its promise, taking participants on a journey of formation, foundation and action throughout the Season…
Friday, 25 September 2020 11:34
An Open Letter to the Premier from the Catholic Bishops of Victoria
The Catholic Bishops of Victoria have written an open letter to Premier Daniel Andrews raising concerns of unfairness in COVID restrictions to people of faith."Catholic communities…
Tuesday, 22 September 2020 09:10
Barnabas Prayer Groups
Barnabas Fund works to provide hope and aid for the persecuted Church, from Christians, to Christians, through Christians. Barnabas Fund also supports prayer groups and acts…
Tuesday, 22 September 2020 07:31
In memory of Fr John Naughton
Fr John Naughton passed away peacefully at Ave Maria Shepparton on Wednesday 2 September, 2020. In memory of Fr John, we provide eulogies written by…
Tuesday, 22 September 2020 06:32
Seeking Parish Contacts
Diocesan Disability Contact Coordinator, Mary Pianta, is excited to help Sandhurst parishes to learn from each other and other dioceses, about ways in which we…
Monday, 21 September 2020 18:07
Marian Festival goes online
11 October 2020This year the Annual Bendigo Marian Festival will take place with a small gathering at St Liborius' Church, Eaglehawk. You are invited to join…
