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Wednesday, 09 June 2021 21:14
Bishops name three priorities for work of Bishops Conference
At the May 2021 Bishops Plenary, Australian Catholic bishops approved three priorities specifically to help the work they undertake as a college of bishops. These…
Wednesday, 09 June 2021 21:02
Caritas Australia welcomes latest commitment to close global vaccine gap
Caritas Australia welcomes the commitment made Wednesday night by the Australian Government to pledge an additional $50 million to the international vaccine effort, COVAX, which…
Wednesday, 09 June 2021 20:25
Learning Disability Week 2021
By Mary PiantaWe know that people with a learning disability are up to twice as likely to experience mental health problems, due to many factors…
Wednesday, 09 June 2021 16:53
Mr John Hogan's Legacy Celebrated
On Sunday 2 May a luncheon was held to congratulate Mr John Hogan on his retirement, to celebrate his legacy and thank him for 40…
Wednesday, 09 June 2021 16:46
Mason Crosier joins Guild of St Stephen
On Sunday 6 June, the Feast of Corpus Christie, Altar Server Mason Crosier was inducted into the Guild of St Stephen by Bishop Shane before…
Wednesday, 09 June 2021 16:36
Baptisms at St Patrick’s Primary School, Wangaratta
On 26 of May something very special happened at St Patrick’s Primary School. Six of our students were baptised before a congregation of over 300…
Wednesday, 26 May 2021 21:22
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Bishop Max Davis
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Max Davis, the Military Ordinary for Australia.
Wednesday, 26 May 2021 20:56
A life given in love: Aboriginal Catholic Ministry empowers student leaders to be a voice for Mission
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Sr Irene McCormack’s death, Catholic Mission Perth Office invited student leaders from various Catholic schools and colleges to share…
Wednesday, 26 May 2021 17:23
Fr Rom celebrates 50 years of Priesthood
Fr Rom Hayes celebrated 50 years of priesthood on Pentecost Sunday. On the invitation of Fr Junray Rayna, he returned to his former parish of…
Wednesday, 26 May 2021 15:47
Wangaratta Parish Pastoral Team Installation Mass
The Installation Mass of the Wangaratta Parish cluster’s new Pastoral Ministry Team was live-streamed from St Patrick’s Church, Wangaratta on Sunday 16 May on the…
Wednesday, 26 May 2021 15:43
Bishops Formally Convoke Fifth Plenary Council
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has formally convoked the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia, with its president, Archbishop Mark Coleridge, signing the required decree on…
Wednesday, 26 May 2021 12:36
200 Years of Catholic Education In Australia
By Jenni Kennedy There were 200 reasons to celebrate on Monday, May 24 as every diocese in the country held a Mass to mark the…
Tuesday, 25 May 2021 17:48
‘We Can Be More’ Sandhurst Youth for ecological justice.
By Kerry Stone Sandhurst Youth Ministry team joined over sixty teachers and students from eight Sandhurst secondary colleges at the annual Justice Matters Camp at…
Tuesday, 25 May 2021 17:40
Mural Unveiled at Holy Rosary Primary School
By Jenni Kennedy On Thursday April 29 a much anticipated spectacular new mural by Indigenous Australian artist Troy Firebrace, and co-designed by school students, was…
Tuesday, 25 May 2021 17:19
25 Years of Service in Catholic Education
On Friday May 7, the Catholic Education Sandhurst community celebrated the outstanding contribution of ten committed staff who have given 25 years plus service to…
Tuesday, 25 May 2021 17:12
Secondary Schools Ethical Leaders Forum
By Jenni Kennedy More than 70 senior secondary students from 11 secondary schools in the Sandhurst Diocese came together on Tuesday May 18 for a…
Tuesday, 25 May 2021 17:09
Stronger Tonight
Friday 18 June 6.00 – 9.00 p.m. Wangaratta Sandhurst Youth Ministry’s next Stronger Rally is just around the corner and we are excited to again…
Tuesday, 25 May 2021 17:00
Bendigo Winter Night Shelter
Bendigo Winter Night Shelter (BWNS) works with local churches, community groups, businesses and individuals to provide support for people (our guests) who are experiencing crisis…
