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Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst
Year in Review 2016
T
he Diocese of Sandhurst represents the Catholic Church in a region in Victoria bounded
on the north and east by the River Murray, extending from Kerang to Corryong and as far
inland as Euroa and Bright covering 45,196 sq. kms.
A diocese is simply a community of Christ's faithful – it represents a portion of the people of
God in a particular area, which is entrusted to a bishop. In the Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst,
Bishop Leslie Tomlinson is the pastoral leader of more than 93,000 Catholics. He is assisted by
priests who minister in 40 parishes within the diocese.
Our diocese’s vision is ‘that every person’s heart be inflamed by the love of God’. We welcome
all who would like to join our communities or be guided by the principles and teachings of
Christ.
93,000
Catholics in region
40
Parishes
47
Clergy
10
Religious Congregations
48
Religious
56
Schools
18,677
Students
220
Diocesan Development Fund
Account Holders
1
Hospital
4
Catholic Homes for Aged
2150
Employees
The Diocese