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Thursday, 12 December 2024 10:01
Unity in Song: Catholics and Anglicans gather for Advent and Christmas Concert
On Sunday 8 December, over one hundred people attended a free Concert of Carols for Advent and Christmas at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Thursday, 12 December 2024 09:48
Fr Adi Indra appointed Chair of Sandhurst Council of Priests
Fr Adi will drawn on the principles of Synodality and Musyawarah-Mufakat, the traditional decisino-making practice of his home country in his work.
Thursday, 12 December 2024 09:39
New Seminarian Aaron Baulch a hunger to learn
Aaron Baulch from St Patrick's, Kerang will become a Sandhurst Seminarian in 2025. It's a journey he can't wait to start.
Tuesday, 03 December 2024 16:52
St Monica's welcomes New FIRE Carriers in Reconciliation Journey
On Tuesday, November 26, St. Monica's School welcomed nineteen new FIRE Carriers into their program.
Tuesday, 03 December 2024 16:50
Eleven-year-old Author inspires with Second Published Book
At just eleven years old, Ivy Parker has done something many adults dream of — she’s published not one, but two books.
Thursday, 28 November 2024 20:26
Church marks International Day of People with Disability
The Catholic Church in Australia is committed to upholding and protecting the dignity and wellbeing of all people with disabilities.
Thursday, 28 November 2024 19:18
Our Lady of Good Counsel: A Beacon of Guidance for our Diocese
A highlight of Bishop Shane’s time in Italy was the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel, the patron saint of our Diocese.
Thursday, 28 November 2024 18:16
Sister Kylie shares news from Tivoli, Italy
Our own Sister Kylie Maree Fowler and her community received a much-welcomed visit from Bishop Shane Mackinlay. She writes with news of his visit, her…
Wednesday, 27 November 2024 16:44
Red Wednesday: Praying in Solidarity with Persecuted Christians
Last Wednesday, at sunset, a group gathered in front of the statue of Saint Mary MacKillop at Sacred Heart Cathedral ...
Wednesday, 27 November 2024 16:34
An update from the Poor Clares "Across the Pond"
Sister Anthony and Sister Clare have written to Sandpiper with an update on their lives at the Poor Clare Monastery of Our Lady of Guadalupe…
Wednesday, 27 November 2024 16:31
Priests’ Retirement Foundation Annual Conference
Fr Novelito Lim, Chair of the Sandhurst Priests’ Retirement Foundation reports on the Foundation’s recent Annual Conference, "A day of Gratitude and Collaboration."
Wednesday, 27 November 2024 16:21
Passionists "A Family for All"
Passionists Famly Groups celebrate 30 yeears of being a “Family for All”,
Friday, 22 November 2024 15:43
Sandhurst Calendar 2025
The Sandhurst Calendar for 2025 is now available for download.
Friday, 22 November 2024 14:29
Advent Leaflets 2024
In Sandhurst tradition, the Diocese has produced a series of leaflets to guide prayer and reflection during each week of Advent.
Friday, 22 November 2024 06:00
Strategic Mission and Pastoral Goals 2024-2028
Bishop Shane has promulgated the Strategic Mission and Pastoral Goals (2024-2028) for the Diocese.
Thursday, 14 November 2024 23:18
St Augustine's, Myers Flat the Oldest 'Working' Church in the Diocese
St Augustine’s, Myers Flat is the oldest Church in the Diocese of Sandhurst still in use.
Thursday, 14 November 2024 22:17
Fr Rene Ramirez appointed Auxiliary Bishop for Archdiocese of Melbourne
Pope Francis has appointed Fr Rene Ramirez RCJ as an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Melbourne.
Thursday, 14 November 2024 21:55
Sisterly Visit a Heart to Heart at OLSH Elmore
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH) Elmore’s Mission Carnival enjoyed an influx of thirteen Year 9 students from OLSH in East Bentleigh.
