News
Friday, 22 September 2023 02:55
Ruth Lawlor to co-chair newly formed Australian Catholic Youth Ministry Network
Sandhurst's Ruth Lawlor is to co-chair the newly formed Australian Catholic Youth Ministry Network. The ACYMN aims to foster and support leaders in the Catholic…
Friday, 22 September 2023 02:47
Bishop Shane leads online conversation on the Synod on Synodality
On 14 September Bishop Shane led a virtual conversation Synod on Synodality – Room for Everyone in Our Church hosted by Garrett Publishing with the Australian…
Friday, 22 September 2023 02:43
Bishop Shane and other Australians prepare for Synod
Early next month, Bishop Shane will travel to Rome in preparation for the first Session of the XVI Synod of Bishops. Bishop Shane is participating…
Friday, 22 September 2023 01:54
Changing Places: Public Toilet Facilities for People living with Disability
Changing Places toilet facilities allow people with high support needs to participate in all elements of community life, without having to limit their time out…
Friday, 22 September 2023 01:16
Assimilation Is a Two-Way Process: Bishop Lyons advises Australians to learn from Migrants
The following article was published in The Advocate in 1952. Quoting the late Bishop Patrick Francis Lyons who spoke at the opening of a church-kindergarten…
Friday, 22 September 2023 01:11
Unity in Diversity: the Changing Face of the Sandhurst Presbyterate
As we focus on Migrants and Refugees this weekend, let’s not forget to pray for those in our midst who pray for us. Of the…
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 20:59
Bishop Shane’s Indian Odyssey
In August this year, Bishop Shane spent ten “fascinating and eye-opening” days in India, where he visited the families of Sandhurst priests, Fr Vijay Bandanadam…
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 00:57
The Voice referendum is still on a knife’s edge
Research released last week (13 September) by National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC), has found that the Voice referendum sits on a…
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 00:46
A Frozen Wonderland at St Liborius
There was excitement at St Liborius' in Eaglehawk recently, as students took to the stage for the all-school production of the Disney classic, “Frozen”.
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 00:42
St Joseph’s “Lion King Junior” left people singing all the way home
St Joseph's Primary School in Quarry Hill presented the much-loved Disney classic, "The Lion King Jr" at the Capital Theatre in Bendigo during Term Three.
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 00:35
Ms Kate Fogarty new Executive Director of CESL
Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd welcomes Ms Kate Fogarty to the role of Executive Director of Catholic Education Sandhurst commencing January 2024.
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 00:26
Get to know Christine Sebire
Christine Sebire is a Member of the Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council (SMPC) and is one of three lay people (and the only woman) appointed…
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 00:17
Rogationist Community to serve in Shepparton South and Nagambie
In November, two priests of the Rogationist Fathers of the Heart of Jesus will establish a community at St Mel’s Parish, Shepparton South and will…
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 23:46
A Memorable Journey through India
Fr Vijay Bandanadam accompanied Bishop Shane throughout his pastoral visits in India and wrote a delightful daily account of this journey of a lifetime.
Thursday, 07 September 2023 02:55
Strategic Direction focus for SMPC at third meeting
Council Chair, Gabrielle Downie chaired the third meeting of the SMPC which focused on strategic direction for the Diocese and formation for Council members to…
Thursday, 07 September 2023 02:07
Fr Steve Bohan: A man of deep faith committed to his community.
Sandhurst Priest, Fr Stephen Thomas Bohan, will be remembered as a man of deep religious faith and deep convictions; an exceptional leader who “went the…
Thursday, 07 September 2023 01:14
World Youth Day Diary Part 2
Sandhurst Youth Ministry Coordinator, Ruth Lawlor, describes the Rise UP Sessions, the arrival of Pope Francis, Stations of the Cross, the WYD Vigil and all…
Thursday, 07 September 2023 00:06
Outdoor Mass launches Season of Creation for Sandhurst
Galahs flew in to perch on surrounding Kamarooka Mallee, and wildflowers rustled with the breeze – as if they knew the Gospel Reading was about…
