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Tuesday, 16 May 2023 11:29
Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council Prepares for Mission
The Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council (SMPC) held its inaugural meeting on Friday 28 April and Saturday 29 April. Council members spent time in prayer,…
Friday, 12 May 2023 20:05
Caritas Australia urges continued focus on the world’s most vulnerable
Caritas Australia commends the ongoing commitment of the Australian Government to our region in the latest Federal Budget. “There is no doubt that we have…
Friday, 12 May 2023 15:13
Serra Foundation looks to Raise Awareness About Vocations
A foundation that has supported priestly and religious vocations for more than forty years is inviting Catholics to offer prayers and financial support to men…
Friday, 12 May 2023 14:23
Mass by the Water a Celebration of Creation
Staff and all 35 students of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary School in Elmore were hearing the cry of the earth and the…
Friday, 12 May 2023 13:58
Knights enjoy 60 Years of Barney's Picnic – Rain, Hail or Shine
For about 60 years, on the first Sunday after Easter, the Knights of the Southern Cross Victoria has held one of its most enduring and…
Friday, 12 May 2023 13:44
Echuca Parish Celebrates Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel
By Julie Moyle, Parishioner, St Mary’s Echuca On Sunday 30 April, Bishop Shane Mackinlay celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel with parish…
Friday, 12 May 2023 13:35
Bishops issue statement on Indigenous Voice to Parliament
As a vote on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament nears, Australia’s bishops are encouraging Catholics to read and discuss the Uluru Statement from the Heart…
Friday, 12 May 2023 13:27
Pentecost with Sandhurst Youth Ministry
Our Lady's Church, Wangaratta SouthSaturday 27 May, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. (arrive from 5.00 p.m.) Young People aged 15-35 are invited to gather to celebrate…
Friday, 12 May 2023 13:24
Sandhurst Young Adults Prepare for Pilgrimage
Sandhurst’s World Youth Day Pilgrims gathered in Shepparton for the first time on Sunday 30 April to begin the formal preparation for their journey to…
Monday, 24 April 2023 16:05
Holy Week and Easter 2023
A picture says a thoursand words. We hope you enjoy this photo gallery of Holy Week and Easter 2023.
Monday, 24 April 2023 15:36
Autism and Faith
Eaglehawk parishioner, Kobi Paine, shares her experience of faith and her relationship with God. “For me, faith and God are a logical conclusion from looking…
Monday, 24 April 2023 15:09
Lonergan Workshops Springboard to the Future
Held every second year, the Lonergan Workshop brings together international and Australian scholars to explore challenges our world now faces, and how each of us…
Monday, 24 April 2023 14:50
Oceania bishops publish response to Synod of Bishops document
The bishops of Oceania say their people’s reflections for the global Synod of Bishops for a Synodal Church left them feeling “peace and joy”, but…
Monday, 24 April 2023 14:45
Bishop Randazzo to head Personal Ordinariate of OLSC.
Pope Francis has appointed Most Rev. Anthony Randazzo DD JCL, Bishop of Broken Bay, to the role of Apostolic Administrator of the Personal Ordinariate of Our…
Monday, 24 April 2023 14:26
Referendum Information Session with Constitutional Law Expert
Constitutional law expert, Professor Anne Twomey, returns to her home parish to speak about the referendum. Anne is a member of the Constitutional Expert Group,…
Monday, 24 April 2023 14:19
Bishop Shane Speaks at RAR Rally for Refugees
Bishop Shane was guest speaker at the Refugees for Rural Australian’s Rally for Refugees on Palm Sunday. Addressing the crowd, he emphasised Australia’s long history…
Monday, 24 April 2023 13:54
Audrey Brown appointed Educationalist member of CORMSAA
St Monica’s parishioner, Audrey Brown, has been appointed as Educationalist member of the Committee of Religious Institute and Ministerial Public Juridic Person School Authorities Australia…
Monday, 24 April 2023 13:45
Sr Janet Nolan Part of the Josephite Legacy in Sandhurst
Concerned she would be the last Josephite to serve in Nurmurkah, the late Sr Janet Nolan rsj was determined to ensure that the Josephite Sisters' …
