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News

Read the latest stories from across our Diocese here, or read Sandpiper e-News, our fortnightly digital newsletter. 

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Thursday, 01 August 2024 21:51

Faith of Our Grandmothers

Brenda Verbeek is a grandmother, a cherished member of St Kilian’s parish and the same age as Pope Francis. Given these qualifications, we reached out…
Five Catholic College students from Years 9-12 have earned themselves a place to compete internationally after being crowned the Victorian State Champions at the Hydrogen…
Thursday, 01 August 2024 21:41

Get to know Jean-Marie Mupenda

SMPC Member, Jean-Marie Mupenda is a statistician and information technology professional with a depth of project management experience, but these skills are not all he…
Thursday, 18 July 2024 22:05

Evangelise: A Synodal Way Summit

Representatives of the Diocese participated at the recent Evangelise Summit. Leslie Cooper shares a reflection.
A Sandhurst priests finds providence in people who have supported him througout his journey.  "I believe it's the Holy Spirit at work", he says.
In February, March and April 2024 consultations took place in the three deaneries of the Diocese and with various other groups to garner thoughts, feelings…
Australian Bishops call for all Australians to unite in addressing the critical issues faced by the First Nations people.
Parishioners at St Mary’s Parish Echuca have created many opportunities for people to simply enjoy each other’s company and have some fun while raising funds…
The Shepparton community is mourning the loss of their faithful companion, Sr Rosemary Crowe fcj, who died at age 90 on 28 June 2024 in…
On Friday 21 June, senior students of St Joseph's Primary School, Numurkah visited Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo, where they enthusiastically inspected a statue of the…
Friday, 12 July 2024 14:03

Bishop’s Portrait Unveiled

The official diocesan portrait of Bishop Shane Mackinlay was unveiled at Sacred Heart Cathedral after the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday 7 July.
Friday, 21 June 2024 20:26

A Ray of Sunshine for Sandhurst

On the occasion of his incardination to the Diocese of Sandhurst, Fr Junray Rayna shared a heartfelt reflection with his parishioners, finishing with the phrase…
The man credited with the build of Benalla's new Church, Archdeacon Davey did not live to see its doors open, dying six months before the Church…
St Joseph’s Church Benalla was given the epithet as the ‘jewel’ of the Sandhurst Diocese, built on the “unswerving faith” of its Irish ancestors. Read the…
Friday, 21 June 2024 14:02

Benalla Knocks and the Door is Opened

On 12 June 2024, Bishop Shane knocked thrice on the main door of St Jospeh’s Benalla, officially re-opening the Church after months of restoration works…
Alana Brennan put her hand up for the SMPC for the very same reason she volunteered for her local Parish Pastoral Council: “I’d like to…
Friday, 21 June 2024 13:04

Living Faith at Work

St Brendan’s Shepparton Youth explored what it means to live their faith while they work at a ‘sunset session’ on Thursday 20 June.
From the Archives: Correspondence from Harcourt Granite Quarries to Bishop Crane suggesting they cut out the 'middleman'.
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