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Wednesday, 09 February 2022 21:24
Time for a Chat
“Synodality starts with coffee.” Sr Nathalie, Becquart, Undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops. All of us now have an opportunity to make a submission to…
Wednesday, 09 February 2022 20:43
Australian of the Year 2022
By Mary Pianta Each year, our nation celebrates the achievements and contributions of eminent Australians by profiling leading citizens who are role models for us…
Wednesday, 09 February 2022 16:12
Catholic Mission celebrates 200 years of global mission activities in 2022
In 2022, Catholic Mission will celebrate key anniversaries as a global mission agency. These celebrations include 200 years of the Society of the Propagation of…
Wednesday, 09 February 2022 15:57
World Day of the Sick a tribute to health care workers
As the pandemic enters its third year, the World Day of the Sick this Friday (11 February) will pay tribute to the valuable work that…
Wednesday, 09 February 2022 15:46
Vale Fr Ted Harte
Fr Joseph Edward Harte OAM (13 March 1933 – 2 January 2022) Sandhurst has said its last farewell to one of its longest serving and…
Wednesday, 09 February 2022 15:36
Become a Catholic Earthcare Family
Pope Francis is calling us to commit to living out Laudato Si’ in our own lives and to work towards the 7 goals of the…
Wednesday, 09 February 2022 15:20
Pope Francis appoints new ambassador to Australia
Pope Francis has announced that American Archbishop Charles Balvo, a veteran of the Vatican’s diplomatic service for more than 30 years, will serve as the…
Wednesday, 09 February 2022 14:47
Church leaders: Child safety is central to mission
The fourth Annual Progress Report report from the Catholic Church to the National Office for Child Safety was published in December 2021. The report outlines…
Wednesday, 09 February 2022 13:28
Online Farewell to Lyn Breen: Heartfelt tributes and celebration of 16 years of Adult Faith Education
On 27 January a virtual Farewell was held online for Adult Faith Education Co-ordinator, Lyn Breen, who has retired after 16 years of commitment to…
Wednesday, 09 February 2022 13:25
Afghanistan Commitment Needs to Be More Generous
Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Chair of the Bishops Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service, says at least 20,000 more humanitarian places are needed…
Tuesday, 21 December 2021 15:21
Christmas Prayer Cards
Adult Faith Education Officer, Lyn Breen has selected two prayers. "Keeping Christmas," by Henry Van Dyke and "I am There," by Karl Rahner S.J.
Thursday, 16 December 2021 00:40
Goose Game gives Children a Voice at Synod 2021-2023
The Diocese of Palencia (Spain) has developed a board game which simplifies the questions and encourages participation from young people in a fun way. Responses…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 22:17
Principal Michael Delaney 43 Years dedicated to Catholic Education
With gratitude, faith and compassion. Principal of St Joseph’s College, Echuca, Michael Delaney, has retired after 43 years of dedication to Catholic Education including 23…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 21:14
Sandhurst celebrates Jubilarians of 2021, at last!
A Mass for jubilarians Monsignor Frank Hickey and Fr Romuald Hayes, who have served as priests for over 70 years and 50 years respectively, was…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 20:55
Lyn Breen, Adult Faith Education Coordinator, to retire
After 16 years of dedicated service as Adult Faith Education Coordinator in the Diocese of Sandhurst, Lyn Breen has announced that she will be retiring…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 19:38
Sheila Griffin 50 Years of Faithful Service
The end of the 2021 school year marks the end of an era at Mooroopna. Teacher, Sheila Griffin, has retired after 50 years of service…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 19:31
Vulnerable renters face evictions in regional areas as inflation pressures build
Renters in regional Australia are facing forced evictions as inflation pressures push up the cost of housing and COVID 19 forces mass exodus from bigger…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 19:02
Synod 2021-2023 Building on the Work of the Australian Plenary Council
Across the world, the consultation phase of Synod 2021-2023: For a Synodal Church is well underway. In Australia, the National Centre for Pastoral Research (NCPR) has…
