News
Thursday, 22 February 2024 22:21
Closing the Gap Report A Wake-up Call
Bishops Commission for Relations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is encouraging Australian Catholics to reflect upon the implications of last week’s Productivity Commission Report…
Thursday, 22 February 2024 22:10
Seasons for Growth — A Change, Loss and Grief Program for Adults
CatholicCare Victoria’s Season for Growth Program is designed to help anyone who has experienced significant change such as loss, death, family breakdown, or other change…
Thursday, 22 February 2024 21:40
Project Compassion Shines Light on giving Others a Hand Up
Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion 2024 was launched around the Diocese on Shrove Tuesday.
Thursday, 22 February 2024 21:25
Church Social Service Providers build on their Collaborative Strengths
Commons Commonality Common Good was the theme of the national Catholic social services conference held in Melbourne, from 21 to 23 February.
Saturday, 10 February 2024 17:50
32nd World Day of the Sick
In his Message for the World Day of the Sick, Pope Francis draws wisdom from the Old Testament Book of Genesis, focusing on our human…
Saturday, 10 February 2024 16:13
Project Compassion 'For All Future Generations'
You are invited to join Bishop Shane, parishioners, and students from Catholic Schools for pancakes at the Diocesan Launch of Project Compassion at Hargreaves Mall…
Friday, 09 February 2024 15:12
New Podcast explores the Power of Prayer
In a year that has been dedicated to prayer by Pope Francis, Majellan Media has launched a new podcast series titled Prayer is Life featuring…
Friday, 09 February 2024 14:31
Priests’ Retirement Foundation Update
The Annual Conference of the Priests Retirement Foundation of the Diocese of Sandhurst was held in Tatura in November last year. Monsignor Frank Marriot shares…
Friday, 09 February 2024 14:11
Bendigo Knights Welcome State Chair
The Knights of the Southern Cross Bendigo Branch had much to celebrate at the end of last year, their efforts in faith and fraternity action…
Friday, 09 February 2024 14:04
60 Years of Knighthood
Michael Hanrahan, reflects on 60 years as a Knight of the Southern Cross. “Membership with the Knights provided opportunities to participate in projects valuable to…
Friday, 09 February 2024 12:32
New Processional Cross marks 150th Anniversary
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Diocese, master joiner Martin Coman has created an exquisite processional cross which embodies the origins of the Diocese.…
Friday, 09 February 2024 09:13
Bishop Shane’s visit to the Philippines - Heartfelt and Historic
In January, Bishop Shane spent time in the Philippines where he was warmly welcomed by the families and home-parishes of Sandhurst’s Filipino priests, met with…
Friday, 02 February 2024 00:38
Chrism Mass celebrating 150 years of communion as a Diocese
The Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Holy Tuesday (26 March 2024) just four days shy of the 150th anniversary of the Diocese of Sandhurst's…
Thursday, 01 February 2024 16:27
150th Anniversary Pilgrimage
Join us on Palm Sunday for a symbolic pilgrimage to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Diocese.
Wednesday, 31 January 2024 21:19
2024 Calendar of Diocesan Events
In 2024, the Diocese of Sandhurst celebrates 150 years since it was established as a Diocese. Download 2024 Calendar of key events.
Thursday, 18 January 2024 13:08
Pope writes to World Economic Leaders
World Economic Leaders need to urgently address social cohesion says Pope Francis.
Friday, 15 December 2023 18:12
A Christmas Message from Bishop Shane Mackinlay (2023)
"I wish each of you, and those you love the joy, peace and hope of this Christmas season."
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 12:26
Sacred Heart joins Night of the Witnesses in Solidarity with Persecuted Christians
On 22 November, Sacred Heart Cathedral Bendigo illuminated the night sky in a radiant shade of red in a show of solidarity with persecuted Christians…
