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Wednesday, 11 May 2022 19:44
A reflection on the Readings of the 5th Sunday of Easter, 15 May 202
As part of the Sandhurst Celebrates Synodality series, Dr Chris Cotter, Director of Mission and Pastoral Life, reflects othe Readings of the Fifth Sunday of…
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 11:26
Launch of Commitment to Sandhurst Laudato Si' Action and National 20th Anniversary Celebrations of Catholic Earthcare
You are invited to the official Launch of Laudato Si' Action in Sandhurst at Nathalia on Monday 23 May. Bishop Shane will commission Sandhurst parishes…
Tuesday, 10 May 2022 21:53
Caritas Oceania Laudato Si' Youth Summit
'Heart, Head, Hands' Online 24-26 May 2022 (11.00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) Bookings must be made by 17 May 2022. Join young people from across…
Tuesday, 10 May 2022 21:41
Screening of 'Regenerating Australia'
What would Australia look like in 2030 if we simply listened to the needs of its people? This free online event will begin with prayer…
Tuesday, 10 May 2022 21:32
Archbishop Costelloe elected president of Bishops Conference
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has elected Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB president of the Conference, and re-elected Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP vice-president, on the opening…
Friday, 29 April 2022 16:15
With Joy Comes the Dawn
A Reflection on John 21: 1-9 Scripture Scholar, Very Rev. Dr Brian Boyle EV reflects on the readings of the Third Sunday of Easter.
Friday, 29 April 2022 12:42
CSSA on Labor's Pre-election Stance
Catholic Social Services Victoria supports Labor’s commitment to review the National Disabiltiy Insurance Scheme, but says its decision not to review the JobSeeker payment ahead…
Friday, 29 April 2022 12:08
Caritas Australia Welcomes Labor's Pledge to Increase Foreign Aid Budget
Caritas Australia has welcomed Labor’s pledge to boost Australian Official Development Assistance for Pacific countries and Timor-Leste by $525 million over the next four years…
Friday, 29 April 2022 12:05
Strive to offer elderly that special form of love
How are we preserving the dignity of not just our own parents, but contributing to the wellbeing of all those ageing? How are we building…
Friday, 29 April 2022 11:36
Archbishop Balvo Takes up Appointment as Nuncio to Australia
The new Apostolic Nuncio to Australia, Archbishop Charles Balvo, has arrived as Pope Francis’ ambassador to Australia in what the 70-year-old believes will be his…
Friday, 29 April 2022 11:25
Caritas Executives on a Mission: Riding 900 kms in 9 days
Sunday, April 23, Kirsty Robertson, Caritas Australia’s CEO, and Richard Landels, Caritas Australia’s Advancement Director, took off on an epic 900km bicycle ride from Sydney…
Friday, 29 April 2022 10:46
Knights Gather for Annual Barney's Picnic
For about 60 years on the first Sunday after Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday since 2000), the Knights of the Southern Cross Victoria have held their…
Friday, 29 April 2022 09:58
Preparation and Consultation for Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council
27 April 2022 – 27 April 2023Starting and finishing with the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Patroness of the Diocese of Sandhurst A key…
Thursday, 28 April 2022 13:40
Sandhurst Scripture Talks 2022
“Growing faith communities for our mission today: Insights from the genius of St Paul”In June 2022, the Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst will host a series…
Thursday, 28 April 2022 13:30
Major church providers open letter to all federal candidates
Australia’s major Church providers* have come together ahead of the upcoming election to call on all parties and candidates to commit to policies that will…
Thursday, 28 April 2022 13:08
People of God Invited to Surround Council in Prayer
Catholics across the country are being invited to participate in a new prayer pilgrimage as the Church journeys towards the second assembly of the Fifth…
Thursday, 28 April 2022 11:56
Knights of the Southern Cross gather for the annual ‘Barney’s Picnic’
For about 60 years on the first Sunday after Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday since 2000), the Knights of the Southern Cross Victoria have held their…
Thursday, 28 April 2022 11:44
Bishops call for ‘a better kind of politics’
Australia’s Catholic bishops have called for a shake-up that focuses the country’s politics on the common good of all, including – and especially – those…
