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Monday, 16 August 2021 13:39

National Day of Prayer for the Pandemic

22 August 2021 The National Council of Churches Australia calls us to unite in prayer for a world distressed by the global pandemic. The theme…

Monday, 16 August 2021 13:11

A Centenary of Love and Devotion

The Legion of Mary Sandhurst Curia will celebrate 100 years since the Legion of Mary was established. All are invited to join the festivities starting…

Monday, 16 August 2021 12:36

Top Students Recognised

By Jenni Kennedy Catholic Education Sandhurst students Joshua McInness (Sacred Heart College Yarrawonga) and Abby Smyth (Notre Dame College Shepparton) have both been recognised for…

Monday, 16 August 2021 12:08

Bishops Urge Action to Care for the Earth, Care for the Poor

By Kerry StoneSandhurst Coordinator Caritas/JusticeThe Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has made an historic commitment to work towards a more sustainable Church in its annual statement…

Wednesday, 04 August 2021 11:49

Paralympic Games 2020

The Paralympic Games will open on 24 August. Despite no fans or officials from Australia to support them, the athletes are still excited about being…

Wednesday, 04 August 2021 10:03

Mons Frank Hickey Celebrates 70 Years of Priesthood

On 22 July 2021, Monsignor Frank Hickey celebrated 70 years as a Catholic Priest. The Parish of Nagambie held celebrations on Sunday 1 August to…

Monday, 02 August 2021 13:17

Sandhurst responds generously to Project Compassion

By Kerry Stone Project Compassion 2021 concluded at the end of the financial year. Last year, Project Compassion 2020 was cut short and, as expected,…

Monday, 02 August 2021 13:14

Thank you Sandhurst

Fr Rom Hayes, Sandhurst Diocesan Director for Caritas Australia, writes a letter of thanks to the People of the Sandhurst Diocese for their generosity towards…

Friday, 30 July 2021 15:57

Bishop Joseph Grech Youth Scholarship 2021

Congratulations are extended to ten worthy scholarship recipients, who attended a virtual awards ceremony on 21 July. The scholarship recognises exceptional young people in Sandhurst Secondary Schools…

Tuesday, 27 July 2021 11:53

Heart of Life Centre launches 44th Siloam Program

Applications are now open for the 44th Siloam Program which will commence in 2022. The program is Australia's longest running Spiritual Direction Formation Program and…

Tuesday, 27 July 2021 10:33

An update from the Priests Retirement Foundation

Chair of the Priests Retirement Foundation Diocese of Sandhurst, Monsignor Frank Marriott, and Secretary, Fr Andrew Fewings, are pleased to provide an up-date on the Foundation and…

Tuesday, 27 July 2021 09:58

Catholic Church and Network Ten mark 50-year milestone

The longest running program on Australian commercial television, Mass for You at Home, celebrated 50 years on our screens when Mass was broadcast into people’s…

Wednesday, 21 July 2021 13:36

Short film celebrates 20 years of Opening The Doors Foundation

On 4 August, Opening The Doors Foundation will celebrate 20 years of supporting Aboriginal education. After supporting over 3000 Aboriginal students in their educational journeys, the…

Wednesday, 21 July 2021 09:55

Lockdown -- again!

As the 5-day 'circuit breaker lockdown' announced on 15 July extends to 27 July, Victorian Catholics will again miss opportunities to celebrate the Holy Eucharist. Fortunately, our Sandhurst clergy are…

Tuesday, 20 July 2021 21:15

World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly

"I am with you always" 25 July 2021 Catholic ministries are being encouraged to find creative ways to celebrate the inaugural World Day for Grandparents…

Tuesday, 20 July 2021 19:32