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Thursday, 24 July 2025 18:54
Pastoral Leader and Chaplains for ACYF Pilgrimage
The Pastoral Leadership of the Sandhurst Pilgrimage to the Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Melbourne in November 2025 has been announced by Bishop Shane Mackinlay. .
Thursday, 24 July 2025 17:29
Diocesan Formation Gathering 2025
Building Communities of Belonging: The Diocesan Formation Gathering will explore practical ways to create parishes that are spiritually grounded, relationally rich and outward-looking.
Thursday, 24 July 2025 09:02
Anthony Holligan admitted as Candidate to Diaconate
South Shepparton parishioner, Anthony Holligan, has been received by Bishop Shane Mackinlay as a Candidate for the Permanent Diaconate, marking a significant step in his…
Wednesday, 23 July 2025 11:33
One Parish, Many Faces: Bishop Encounters the Spirit of Kyabram
Fr Uday Marneni reflects on Bishop Shane's four-day visit to Kyabram, part of the diocesan Parish Visitation Program.
Wednesday, 23 July 2025 11:16
Sacred Heart Celebration fuels Compassion
On 27 June, Shepparton school communities celebrated the Feast of the Sacred Heart in support of Vinnie's Winter Appeal .
Wednesday, 23 July 2025 08:56
From SWAT to Sandhurst: Jessan Tano brings her Fire and Faith to SYM
Sandhurst Youth Ministry’s Jessan Tano used to spend her days responding to terrorist threats.
Wednesday, 23 July 2025 08:41
Holy Mother of God in Hamer Hall: Music as Prayer
Fr Adi Indra, enjoyed a concert at Hamer Hall recently where he experienced more than he had anticipated.
Thursday, 10 July 2025 13:07
Jubilarian Mass celebrates a Centenary of Priesthood
The deep and faithful service of Fr Michael Morley and Fr Leo Hynes since their ordination in 1975 was recently acknowledged at the diocesan Jubilarian…
Thursday, 10 July 2025 12:30
YCW In Australia Today: Webinar
What’s life really like for young people in Australia right now? Join YCW and the Cardijn Institute for a powerful night of stories, truth-telling and…
Thursday, 10 July 2025 12:19
WYD Cross and Icon Arrive in Melbourne
Excitement is building for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF), with the arrival of two internationally recognised World Youth Day (WYD) symbols.
Friday, 04 July 2025 15:15
Bishop Shane's Pastoral Visit to Tatura
In late June Tatura welcomed Bishop Shane to their parish, school and homes, as part of the diocesan Parish Visitation Program.
Friday, 04 July 2025 14:37
Reflections from the 2025 Clergy Retreat
From 23-27 June, priests from across the Diocese of Sandhurst gathered at Corpus Christi College in Carlton for the biannual clergy retreat.
Friday, 04 July 2025 14:28
Building Community through Liturgy
How does liturgy shape us — not just as individuals, but as a Church responding to the signs of the times? In Numurkah recently, Fr…
Thursday, 26 June 2025 09:21
Eucharistic People: Corpus Christi celebrated Across the Diocese
The Feast of Corpus Christi was celebrated in diverse and meaningful ways across the Diocese with parish communities gathering in prayer, procession and formation.
Wednesday, 25 June 2025 22:24
YCW Centenary much to celebrate
The YCW Centenary Mass will celebrate a movement that empowered generations of young people to live their faith boldly in the world.
Wednesday, 25 June 2025 21:30
“Sandhurst will always have a place in my heart” — A message from Bishop Shane Mackinlay
Following last week’s announcement of his appointment as Archbishop of Brisbane, Bishop Shane has written to the people of Sandhurst.
Wednesday, 25 June 2025 21:22
What Happens Now? Understanding the Road Ahead
With Bishop Shane now Archbishop-designate of Brisbane, many are asking: what happens now for our Diocese?
Wednesday, 25 June 2025 21:16
A Legacy of Invitation that spans Dioceses
Bishop Shane’s legacy in Sandhurst can be defined by his commitment to forming confident and courageous missionary disciples.
