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Tuesday, 02 April 2024 11:28

New precinct planned for Sacred Heart Cathedral site aims to give Bendigo a boost

The Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst has submitted plans to rejuvenate the church-owned land adjacent to Sacred Heart Cathedral at the corner of High Street and…

Wednesday, 27 March 2024 16:52

Bishop's Shane's Homily Chrism Mass 2024

Bishop Shane spoke of the 150 years since the Dicoese was established, recognising that mission remains constant.

Wednesday, 27 March 2024 14:25

An Easter Message from Bishop Shane Mackinlay

... may the generations of faithful Christians who have gone before us encourage and inspire us ... us to make Jesus’ giving of himself the pattern…

Thursday, 21 March 2024 22:09

Serrans visit the Seminary

On Sunday 10 March, members of Victorian Serra Clubs were warmly welcomed to Corpus Christi College, Carlton for a day of prayer and hospitality.

Thursday, 21 March 2024 21:26

Deanery Meeting focuses on ways to build a Synodal Church in Mission

Sandhurst Deanery consultations are keeping ‘Synodal Dynamism’ alive with Synod consultation meetings.

Friday, 08 March 2024 13:52

International Women's Day 2024 "Inspire Inclusion"

“Each year, when we celebrate International Women’s Day, we are reminded of the ongoing need to take stock of how we are enabling the dignity…

Friday, 08 March 2024 13:40

Student Leaders Shine

It seems the future is in very good hands as the young people in our schools remind us that they are not just the leaders…

Friday, 08 March 2024 13:35

Palm Cross Workshops: Crafting Faith and Community

Palm Cross making workshops at St Brendan's craft community and weave hearts together.

Friday, 08 March 2024 13:29

Bailey Tramm: Slow and Steady tracks to the Sacraments

RCIA Elect, Bailey Tramm’s seven-year venture into Catholicism has brought him out of a life masked by virtual reality and into a life guiding and…

Friday, 08 March 2024 12:55

SMPC Meeting Report February 2024

The Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council (SMPC) gathered in Shepparton on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 February for their first meeting of 2024.

Friday, 23 February 2024 16:31

Bishop Crane's Pastoral Letter with the Regulations for Lent, 1882

Bishop Crane, the first Bishop of Sandhurst's Pastoral of 1882 still provides an interesting contrast to the way we think of Lent today.

Friday, 23 February 2024 01:20

Rite of Election 2024

This year, nine Catechumens and seven Candidates from six parishes of the Diocese gathered with their sponsors at Sacred Heart Cathedral for the Rite of…

Thursday, 22 February 2024 22:58

Bipeds Win Crowd at Marong Cup

Five-year-old gelding Station One lived up to its name last Saturday, winning the Marong Cup at the Bendigo Apiam Racecourse on a day that epitomises…

Thursday, 22 February 2024 22:27

An Emerald Hour of Irish Music, Culture and Song

Be transported to Ireland with an emerald hour of live Irish music, song, and dance at Bendigo Library on 16 March.

Thursday, 22 February 2024 22:21

Closing the Gap Report A Wake-up Call

Bishops Commission for Relations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is encouraging Australian Catholics to reflect upon the implications of last week’s Productivity Commission Report…

Thursday, 22 February 2024 22:10

Seasons for Growth — A Change, Loss and Grief Program for Adults

CatholicCare Victoria’s Season for Growth Program is designed to help anyone who has experienced significant change such as loss, death, family breakdown, or other change…