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Thursday, 24 March 2022 01:48
Sandhurst Event Calendar 2022
A list of the main Diocesan events for 2022 can be downloaded form the Diocesan website. The Calendar is designed to be printed as an A3…
Wednesday, 23 March 2022 19:14
Church-based volunteer network responding to humanitarian need across Ukraine
An enormous, largely Church-based, volunteer network is responding to the mounting humanitarian need in Ukraine, which is causing devastating consequences for civilians. “People gather at…
Wednesday, 23 March 2022 19:03
Fr Vijay installed as Parish Priest of Benalla
On Sunday 20 March, Fr Vijay Bandanadam was installed as Parish Priest of St Joseph's, Benalla. Fr Vijay had been the Administrator of St Joseph's…
Wednesday, 23 March 2022 18:52
Fr Owen Doyle − A Century of Service
Almost one hundred years of life in the service of God and others was eulogised at Fr Owen Doyle’s Funeral Mass last week. Eulogies were…
Wednesday, 23 March 2022 18:38
Low income and disadvantaged families being left behind as cost of living surges
Low income and disadvantaged families are being left behind as cost of living surges Despite Australia’s jobless rate falling to a new 13-year low last…
Wednesday, 23 March 2022 18:17
The Story of the Axedale Catholic Cemetery
Local historian, Mal Nolan, has written a detailed article on the history of the Axedale Catholic Cemetery, one of only a few Catholic cemeteries in…
Wednesday, 23 March 2022 18:10
Farmer and Teachers Sought to Live and Work in Tanzania
A farmer, a pre-school teacher and a secondary school teacher are sought to live and work for a year or two in the Meru District,…
Wednesday, 23 March 2022 17:38
Make time to unite with Pope Francis in Prayer
Catholics around the world are being encouraged to join their prayers with those of Pope Francis on March 25 when he consecrates Russia and Ukraine…
Wednesday, 09 March 2022 16:19
Top Award for Arti – International Women’s Day 2022
By Jenni Kennedy Catholic Education Sandhurst Speech Pathologist, Arti Shah is the recipient of the City of Greater Shepparton 2022 Women's Award, announced on International…
Wednesday, 09 March 2022 15:09
Fr Owen Doyle RIP (30 May 1924 - 7 March 2022)
After a period of illness, retired Sandhurst priest, Fr Owen Doyle, died peacefully at Justin Villa in Balwyn. He was 97 years old and in…
Wednesday, 09 March 2022 15:05
Aged Care Labour Shortage
Government must fire both barrels: back Pay Rise and Remove Barriers to Immigration Catholic Health Australia, the peak advisory body for Catholic aged-care homes, is…
Tuesday, 08 March 2022 12:27
World Down Syndrome Day. March 21, 2022.
By Mary Pianta The global awareness day is observed annually on the 21st day of the 3rd month to signify the uniqueness of the triplication…
Tuesday, 08 March 2022 10:48
Caritas working tirelessly in Ukraine
Project Compassion began this week with so many wonderful Pancake Launches happening in parishes and schools across the diocese. At the same time, it is…
Tuesday, 08 March 2022 10:43
Caritas Australia calls for urgent humanitarian corridor in Ukraine
Caritas Australia joins the international Caritas network and World Health Organisation in calling for an urgent humanitarian corridor in Ukraine to prevent further loss and…
Tuesday, 08 March 2022 10:35
Project Compassion flips into Sandhurst
Pancakes were flipped with great enthusiasm in parishes and schools across the Diocese last week to mark the start of Project Compassion. Even Bishop Shane got…
Monday, 07 March 2022 23:16
Plenary Council Takes Next Step in Discernment Journey
Plenary Council Members will spend the month of March praying and reflecting on proposals emerging from the Council's first assembly in a newly released document…
Monday, 07 March 2022 23:13
Stella Maris Melbourne helps vaccinate Seafarers
Stella Maris Melbourne has stepped in to vaccinate seafarers docking at Melbourne Port. Many seafarers who have worked tirelessly in difficult conditions to deliver supplies…
Monday, 07 March 2022 22:42
Leslie Francis Gray (1922-2022) A Life Well Lived
Les Gray, a longtime parishioner of St Kilian's, Bendigo and member of the Cathedral choir, teacher and World War II veteran died on 17 January…
