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Wednesday, 08 February 2023 22:11
Sandhurst World Youth Day in Lisbon
Sandhurst Youth Ministry is going to World Youth Day (WYD)and we couldn’t be more excited. Expressions of interest are invited from young adults aged 18-35…
Wednesday, 08 February 2023 21:48
Musician Gen Bryant is not waiting anymore
Late last year, musician and composer Gen Bryant wrote a song which still resonates strongly with her today. “I think I almost wrote it as…
Wednesday, 08 February 2023 21:05
It's time to move on to being a mature, responsible and loving Church.
Dr Elissa Roper, a theologian with a strong focus on synodality, will be the keynote speaker at the Diocesan Assembly on 15 February. Dr Roper…
Monday, 06 February 2023 16:40
Oceania Bishops Assembly starts with Fijian style Mass
A Mass steeped in Fijian spirituality and tradition opened the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania Assembly on Sunday5 February 2023. The Mass was…
Tuesday, 24 January 2023 13:15
2022 Report to National Office for Child Safety
“We renew our pledge for the present and the future of a Church that listens, that seeks the truth, that responds compassionately, that desires healing…
As we begin this new year, we can be confident that 2023 will bring more challenges as well as more opportunities.
Thursday, 22 December 2022 09:26
Australian reflections on Synod’s working document
Reflections by Australians on Synod’s working document for the Contintental Stage has been published. Although many issues and challenges faceCatholics, there is a strong sense…
Thursday, 01 December 2022 14:39
Call for increased payouts from insurers
Many of Australia’s biggest health insurance companies are failing to provide good value for customers, keeping too much of their premium revenue for themselves instead…
Thursday, 01 December 2022 09:53
All Stops Out at St Kilian's
It’s official, the organ is not only the King of Instruments, but a whole lot of fun too – a Church full of young St…
Thursday, 01 December 2022 09:30
An Ambry for Sacred Heart Cathedral
On Sunday 27 November, at the end of the 11.00 a.m. Mass, Bishop Shane Mackinlay blessed the new ambry at Sacred Heart Cathedral. In all…
Thursday, 17 November 2022 04:36
IDPwD 2022
By Mary Pianta Saturday, December 3, marks the International Day of People with Disability. The U.N. Official Theme for 2022 has been announced. “Transformative solutions…
Thursday, 17 November 2022 03:48
A Vision for Renewal: The Social Teachings of Pope Francis by Michael Casey, OCSO
A book review by Gerald A. Arbuckle, SM "This is a gem of a book. In a little over a hundred pages Michael Casey, OCSO, skilfully…
Thursday, 17 November 2022 03:16
Fr Vijay's Chicken Biryani
Fr Vijay Bandanadam, Parish Priest of Benalla, shares one of his favourite recipes. The dish is so popular throughout India that it's place of origin…
Thursday, 17 November 2022 03:10
Online Preparation and Consultation Meeting for the Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council
Dr Chris Cotter and Ruth Lawlor have so far visited 28 Parishes and 11 schools across the Diocese to facilitate preparation and consultation meetings for the…
Thursday, 17 November 2022 03:05
Women for the World Raises over $100,000
Now in its eighth year, the Caritas Australia ‘Women for the World’ event has brought together Australians to stand in solidarity with their sisters across…
Thursday, 17 November 2022 02:28
Launch of thirteenth MacKillop Art Exhibition
A celebration of faith, culture, art-thinking, art making and inspiration from Sandhurst’s young. “Look up! We’re in the world’s most beautiful art gallery, it’s the…
Monday, 14 November 2022 11:50
People with Disabilities twice as likely to be victims of violent crime
A major new report by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research has found people with disabilities are more than twice as likely to…
Monday, 14 November 2022 11:38
St Vincent de Paul Society chooses its next National President
The St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has chosen its next National President to head the charity after the incumbent Ms Claire Victory steps…
