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Thursday, 15 May 2025 18:35
Sandhurst Theology Scholarships Semester II 2025
Scholarships are available for Sandhurst parishioners to study online post-graduate courses in theology at Catholic Theological College, Melbourne in Semester II, 2025.
Thursday, 15 May 2025 18:02
Laudato Si' Action Plan for Diocesan Chancery and its Operations
The Diocesan Chancery launched its Laudato Si’ Action Plan on 16 May 2025, on the eve of Laudato Si' Week. The plan outlines concrete steps for the…
Thursday, 15 May 2025 17:46
A Pope formed in the Spiritual Gifts that Shaped Us
An Augustinian Charism endures in our Diocese. Just before dawn last Friday, Kyabram parishioner Alma Limbrick watched her television intently – her eyes glued on…
Thursday, 15 May 2025 17:28
Pilgrimage of Hope: Embracing Faith and Creation at the Wahgunyah Mass Tree
The Mission and Pastoral Life Team recently embarked on a pilgrimage to the historic Wahgunyah Mass Tree, one of the five pilgrimage sites nominated by…
Thursday, 15 May 2025 17:19
Sister Helen Duffy RSM – Remembered for a Life of Faith, Wisdom and Service
Sister Helen Duffy RSM, a beloved member of the Sisters of Mercy, died peacefully on Tuesday 6 May ,2025 at Mercy Place in East Melbourne.…
Thursday, 15 May 2025 17:03
A New Spiritual Leader for Catholic Charismatic Renewal
Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) members from across the Diocese gathered to witness the installation of their new Spiritual Director, Fr Arun Kumar Korlakanti SHS, by…
Thursday, 01 May 2025 10:16
Behind every drop – keeping our tap water flowing
Cathedral Parish Cluster’s Care for Creation Ecology Group recently learned more about their water supply from Coliban Water’s John McDonald.
Thursday, 01 May 2025 09:47
Lifeblood: ‘United By Faith Blood Drive’
The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is proud to announce the return of their annual United by Faith Blood Drive.
Thursday, 01 May 2025 09:39
Marist Brass blows the Competition Away
Marist Brass is celebrating a strong result after achieving second place in the D Grade section at the 2025 Australian National Band Championships.
Thursday, 01 May 2025 09:36
A Mother’s Love: The Story behind a Handcrafted Alb
Last year, Diocesan archivist, Dr Donna Bailey was thrilled to receive a beautiful Alb into the Diocesan archive.
Thursday, 01 May 2025 09:33
Sandhurst Solidarity Trust
Quietly Responding to Need across the Diocese.
Thursday, 01 May 2025 09:30
Remembering Sr Kathleen Slattery RSM
A Life of Grace, Creativity and Quiet Leadership.
Thursday, 01 May 2025 09:23
The Synodal Legacy of Pope Francis
Bishop Shane Mackinlay features in the latest episode of Common Home TV's “Questions for the Modern World” podcast series, in an episode titled, “The Road…
Wednesday, 16 April 2025 10:15
An Easter Message from Bishop Shane
"In this year’s jubilee, Pope Francis has asked us to focus on our call to be Pilgrims of Hope."
Thursday, 10 April 2025 09:40
Big Walk 4 Refugees
On Palm Sunday, walk for justice, freedom and peace at the ‘Big Walk 4 Refugees’ around Lake Weroona, Bendigo, starting at 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 09 April 2025 17:46
From St Brendan to St John the Baptist: A Pilgrimage of Hope
On Sunday, 30 March St John the Baptist Parish, Numurkah warmly welcomed around thirty pilgrims from St Brendan’s Parish Shepparton.
Wednesday, 09 April 2025 15:12
1920s Elmore Easter Photo brought to Life
The featured photograph, an item in the Sandhurst Diocesan Archive collection, was created during the 1920s by photographer, W. Vincent Kelly.
Wednesday, 09 April 2025 14:02
Project Compassion: Hope in Action
The last day of Term One was a whirlwind of action for students, parishioners and Clergy from across the Diocese, who answered the call to…
