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Thursday, 02 April 2020 09:29
No child left behind as Catholic schools pledge relief for Coronavirus’ economic victims
Bishop Shane Mackinlay and Paul Desmond, Executive Director of Catholic Education Sandhurst, published a media release pledging support for Catholic school students whose families are…
Friday, 20 March 2020 16:24
Coronavirus Prayer Resources
During this time of social isolation it is important that we pray and stay connected to our community. A range of online resources are available…
Wednesday, 18 March 2020 19:55
Public Masses Suspended
Prayers continue and livestream details from the Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst will be announced soon.- Read the Letter from the Bishops of Victoria suspending public…
Wednesday, 18 March 2020 12:26
Victorian Pastoral Letter on Novel Coronavirus
13 March 2020 Prayerful greetings to the people of God across Victoria, You would be aware of the precautionary measures underway in light of changes…
Sunday, 08 March 2020 17:53
Monsignor Peter Jeffrey Oration 2020
18 February 2020 Bishop Shane Mackinlay presented the Monsignor Peter Jeffrey Oration in Shepparton on 18 February 2020 to the Education Leaders of the Catholic…
Tuesday, 21 January 2020 10:48
Future of the Poor Clares, Bendigo
The Poor Clare Colettines are a religious order of women in the tradition of St Clare and St Francis of Assisi, who live in enclosed…
Monday, 06 January 2020 08:47
Prayer: In the Face of the Terror of Bushfires
Here is a Prayer In the Face of the Terror of Bushfires adapted for us by Fr Tony Hill, parish priest of Euroa.
Friday, 03 January 2020 14:13
Bishop Shane Mackinlay urges generous response to devastating bushfires
3 January 2020 With acrid smoke hanging in the air across the region these last few days, we have all had a strong reminder of…
Thursday, 19 December 2019 16:54
Bishop Shane Mackinlay's Christmas Message 2019
Christmas is our celebration of the God who is with us. It’s 10 weeks since I was ordained bishop. In that time, I have visited…
Thursday, 31 October 2019 09:30
Episcopal Ordination - Most Rev Shane Mackinlay
The Episcopal Ordination of Most Rev Shane Mackinlay, Eighth Bishop of Sandhurst, took place at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo, on Wednesday 16 October 2019 at…
Tuesday, 22 October 2019 17:30
Shane Mackinlay ordained eighth Bishop of Sandhurst
Bishop Shane Mackinlay, the eighth Bishop of Sandhurst, was ordained to the episcopacy in Bendigo’s Sacred Heart Cathedral on Wednesday 16 October.
Wednesday, 21 August 2019 14:41
Statement from the ACBC on Cardinal Pell's appeal judgment
Today the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference released a statement on the outcome of Cardinal Pell's appeal in the Victorian Court of Appeal. Please read the…
Tuesday, 23 July 2019 13:02
WHEEL OF PRAYER’ DAY PROGRAM
THE SANDHURST ‘WHEEL OF PRAYER’ DAY PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE!August 3, 2019, 10.00 am – 3.30 pm Mons Peter Jeffery Parish Centre (behind St Brendan’s Church)…
Tuesday, 11 June 2019 10:57
Pathways for Seniors 2019
We hope you enjoy exploring Pathways for Seniors 2019-2020 online via computer, smart ‘phone or tablet!
Tuesday, 11 June 2019 10:19
Implementing the Bishop's Social Justice Statement
A Place to Call Home - Parish Housing ForumImplementing the Bishops' Social Justice Statement Venue: St Brendan's Parish CentreKnight Street SheppartonDate: Saturday 6 July 10.30am…
Thursday, 06 June 2019 10:47
Saints and sinners in Tudors to Windsors
Simon’s ancestor, Margaret Pole, was killed for her fidelity to the Catholic faith, after serving as Catherine of Aragon’s Lady-in-Waiting and tutor to the young…
Tuesday, 23 October 2018 11:01
Sandhurst Diocese Pilgrimage 2019 to the Holy Land
‘Journey of Christ’ Sandhurst Diocese Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, optional Petra, Jordan extension. 18th September – 2nd / 4th October 2019 with Fr Novelito…
Friday, 19 October 2018 15:24
‘Love in Marriage' prayerbook launched
The Sandhurst Diocese has produced a booklet is a book of prayers based on paragraphs in Pope Francis’ ‘The Joy of Love’ (or Amoris Laetitia,…
