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Tuesday, 11 August 2020 14:59

COVID-19 It's not over until it's over for everyone

As COVID-19 continues to impact parts of Australia, millions of people around the world are also dealing with the impacts of the virus. Many of…

Tuesday, 11 August 2020 14:45

Lebanon Disaster Response

Caritas Australia stands in solidarity with the people of Beirut and the Lebanese community here in Australia at this time of enormous heartbreak and loss.…

Tuesday, 11 August 2020 13:56

"The Journey is My Destination"

Adonis Peña reflects on two years as a Sandhurst seminarian.The end of July marked significant milestones for third-year Sandhurst seminarian Adonis Peña. He celebrated another…

Tuesday, 11 August 2020 13:36

Mary MacKillop an Icon

Diane Corro discusses the icon and the woman"There is so much about Mary MacKillop that inspired me to want to make an icon of her" says Josephite…

Tuesday, 28 July 2020 01:41

COVID-19 Prayer for Victoria

We trust Victorians will remain resilient, as we struggle through a second-wave of hte COVID-19 pandemic. We offer a prayer written by Daniel Giles, 'COVID-19…

Monday, 27 July 2020 23:54

Sandhurst Welcomes seminarian Ezekiel Hangan

Having considered the advice of the Consultors, Bishop Shane has accepted an application from Ezekiel Hangan to become a seminarian for the Diocese of Sandhurst. Ezekiel is currently a third-year student at…

Monday, 27 July 2020 22:37

Please pray for Sr Catherine Anne Dean RSJ

Much loved Josephite, Sr Catherine Anne Dean passed away on Thursday 23 July, at St Vincent’s Hospital ICU after several months of ill health. Sr…

Thursday, 23 July 2020 15:51

Thank you Sandhurst: Project Compassion 2020

In 2020 Project Compassion morphed into the COVID-19 APPEAL. As could be expected, overall donations were down compared to the year before. Nevertheless, the people…

Thursday, 23 July 2020 12:40

In a Good Place Program: Grants of up to $20,000 available

Grants of up to $20,000 are now available to not-for-profit organisations throughout rural, regional and remote Australia to support projects that improve and strengthen the…

Thursday, 23 July 2020 12:27

Disability and Theology

Why are people with disability, illness or injury considered a special group of people, when we all experience human limitations? Daniel Giles reflects on this…

Thursday, 23 July 2020 11:47

Meet Mary, Our new Disability Contact Coordinator

Mrs Mary Pianta has been appointed to the role of Disability Contact Coordinator, on a voluntary basis. Mary will liaise with parishes to identify the…

Thursday, 09 July 2020 14:59

Bishop Mackinlay commissions Review of the Diocese

After seven very busy months meeting clergy, parishioners and board members in parishes and schools across the Diocese, Bishop Shane has commissioned a formal review…

Thursday, 09 July 2020 14:34

Online Courses for Faith Education and Ministry Formation

Life has changed. The challenges and opportunities of living during a pandemic have drawn upon our capacities to adjust and adapt, be hopeful, creative and…

Tuesday, 07 July 2020 15:12

When in Rome… news from Deacon Adi Indra

Rev. Deacon Adi Indra has had an unusual time in Rome as he continues his studies in Canon Law and prepares for his Ordination to…

Tuesday, 07 July 2020 14:14

Genazzano a Bishop’s ‘Country Residence’

High on a hill as if reaching for the heavens, the stately Victorian residence Genazzano was bought by Bishop Crane and Bishop Reville in 1888…

Thursday, 02 July 2020 16:18

A New Era for School Governance

Having carefully considered the report of the Working Party, I have accepted its recommendation of ‘incorporating all parish schools into one integrated diocesan system under…