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Thursday, 16 November 2023 18:52
Praying for a Lasting Peace: A Statement from Australia's Catholic Bishops
The Australian Catholic Bishops, gathered in Sydney this week, join with the Australian Catholic community in expressing our grief and anguish over the suffering of…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 18:39
Twelfth Round of Methodist – Catholic Dialogue focuses on Unity in Diversity
Bishop Shane stayed in Rome after the Synod on Synodality to Co-chair the twelfth phase of the Methodist-Roman Catholic International Commission (MERCIC), which took place…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 18:07
Red Wednesday: Sacred Heart Cathedral to stand in solidarity with suffering Christians
On Wednesday 22 November, Sacred Heart Cathedral will light up in red, joining the global Red Wednesday Campaign to give voice to the 360 million…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 17:23
Marist House builds Strong Foundation for Regional Students studying in Melbourne
Marist House in Fitzroy provides a safe, stable and supportive environment to tertiary students who are seeking an holistic and formative residential experience while they…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 17:15
All Souls' Day: The Living and the Dead gather in prayer at Pine Grove Cemetery
On All Souls’ Day, Fr Joe Taylor returned to the place of his maternal ancestors – the Dullards. Joined by 34 people, he said Mass…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 17:03
A Festive All Saints’ Day at Myers Flat: Mass, Costumes, Barbeque and Campfire
Parishioners of St Liborius’, Eaglehawk celebrated All Saints’ Day at St Augustine’s Church, Myers Flat; many dressed as a saint or something scary.
Thursday, 16 November 2023 16:55
Sandhurst scores Dullard Family Trifecta – now that’s a win!
Hardworking Lockington couple, Mary and Frank Dullard, were determined to give their nine children a good education. In doing so, they have helped three of…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 16:46
The Rosary Comes Alive in Wangaratta
On the last day of October, the Rosary came to life in Wangaratta, as parishioners formed a human chain of Rosary beads and prayed the…
Wednesday, 15 November 2023 22:27
Youth Pathways 2024 - a compass for school-leavers navigating adulthood
Each year, Sandhurst Youth Ministry publishes ‘Youth Pathways’, a booklet which is made available to every Catholic Year 12 student in Sandhurst.
Wednesday, 15 November 2023 22:14
Meteorologist Jane Bunn makes talking about the weather fun!
It's not every day you get a personal weather forecast from a famous weather presenter, but that's what happened when media identity and qualified meteorologist,…
Wednesday, 15 November 2023 22:08
Get to know Mick Chalkley, Chair of SMPC and DFC Member
Mick Chalkley is Chair of the Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council and a member of the Diocesan Finance Council (DFC). A parishioner at St Therese’s…
Thursday, 02 November 2023 13:32
Caritas Australia, statement on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, 27 October.
Caritas Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of an additional $15m in funding to support those impacted by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Thursday, 02 November 2023 13:28
Caritas Internationalis inaugurates a Global Year of Action on Climate Change.
The Caritas Internationalis has launched a ‘Global Year of Action’ on climate change, which forms the second year of the Caritas Confederation’s broader ‘Together We’…
Thursday, 02 November 2023 13:01
Fr Junjun: Encounter in the Holy Land
Fr Junjun Amaya, Parish Priest of Wodonga, had just completed a six-week Sabbatical Program at Tantur Ecumenical Institute in East Jerusalem when Palestinian-based militant group…
Thursday, 02 November 2023 12:56
Liturgical Formation to renew our sense of wonder
Parishioners in many Sandhurst parishes can expect enhanced participation and renewed awe at Mass over the coming months as people who attended the recent Liturgical…
Thursday, 02 November 2023 12:49
Pilgrims Gather at Cathedral for Apostolate of Fatima’s Marian Festival
A large assembly of pilgrims from across the Diocese of Sandhurst, including groups from as far as Shepparton, Albury and Myrtleford, as well as from…
Thursday, 02 November 2023 12:45
St Kilian’s FIRE Carriers keep Flame of Reconciliation Alight
On Friday 20 October, Year 5 students at St Kilian’s Primary School, Bendigo participated in a FIRE Carriers Day.
Thursday, 02 November 2023 12:41
A Pawsome Day at St Francis of the Fields: Pets flock for Blessing
On Friday 13 October, St Francis of the Fields’ school community gathered to celebrate St Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day (October 4) with the Blessing…
