News

Thursday, 06 February 2025 17:42

Introducing Geoff Gowdie: Assistant Director, Mission and Pastoral Life

Geoff Gowdie has joined the Diocese to fill the new role of Assistant Director, Mission and Pastoral Life.

Thursday, 06 February 2025 17:36

Introducing Claire Spinelli: Youth Ministry Leader

Meet Claire Spinelli our new Youth Ministry Leader..

Thursday, 06 February 2025 14:04

St Sebastian’s Merrigum closes after 122 years

On 2 February, Kyabram Parish closed the doors of St Sebastian’s Church, Merrigum for the last time.

Thursday, 06 February 2025 13:16

'Magnify Sandhurst': launch of new Education Program

In a diocesan first, a comprehensive and exciting new integrated learning and teaching program, ‘Magnify Sandhurst’ was simultaneously launched across fifty-one Catholic Schools in the…

Thursday, 06 February 2025 11:12

Rene Ramirez RCJ ordained Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne

On Saturday 1 February, Mooroopna, Shepparton and Rushworth’s well-known Rogationist priest, Fr Rene Ramirez RCJ was consecrated as Auxiliary Bishop for the Northern Region of…

Thursday, 06 February 2025 10:59

Mons. Peter Jeffrey Retires after over 61 Years of Faithful Service

Monday 10 February will be an emotional day for St Mary’s in Mooroopna as the community farewells Monsignor Peter Jeffrey, who will retire from official…

Thursday, 06 February 2025 10:33

Remembering Fr John Ryan (1936 – 2025)

Fr John Edward Ryan died on 23 January 2025, at the age of 88, after sixty-one years of faithful service to the people of God.…

Thursday, 19 December 2024 16:29

Bishop Shane's Christmas Message 2024

. ".. look for the signs of hope and inspiration around us, and take time to celebrate them and show our appreciation."

Thursday, 12 December 2024 13:50

Bishop Announces Clergy Appointments for 2025

On 4 December, after considering recommendations by the College of Consultors, Bishop Shane Mackinlay announced new clergy appointments for the Diocese of Sandhurst in 2025.

Thursday, 12 December 2024 12:22

Inspiring Ministries: Sandhurst Religious Association gathers to share their work

Sr Suzanne Fairbarin fmdm reports on the most recent meeting of the Sandhurst Association of Religious attended by eight Nuns from six different Orders and…

Thursday, 12 December 2024 11:52

Mason Crosier: Sandhurst Seminarian in 2025

The announcement that Mooroopna parishioner Mason Crosier will enter the seminary in 2025 came as no surprise to those who know him. Mason says he…

Thursday, 12 December 2024 10:51

Report on the Eighth Meeting of the Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council

The Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council met in Shepparton for their eighth meeting on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 November 2024.

Thursday, 12 December 2024 10:43

Fr Uday attends Golden Jubilee of his Priestly Order in Tanzania

In November, Fr Uday Marneni ALCP/OSS, Parish Priest of Tatura, attended the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of his Order, the Apostolic Life Community of Priests –…

Thursday, 12 December 2024 10:10

Men’s Retreat at Moyhu: Restoring a Healthy Relationship with God

Spiritual Director, Paul White writes about a recent Retreat for Men at the Moyhu Presbytery, facilitated by the Sandhurst Retreat and Accompaniment Team. Participants were…

Thursday, 12 December 2024 10:06

“Doing Something About it”: Numurkah’s Tribute to the Sisters of St Joseph

On Sunday 1 December, the parish grounds of St John the Baptist Church, Numurkah came alive as the Mary MacKillop Indigenous Garden and History Trail…

Thursday, 12 December 2024 10:01