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Friday, 07 June 2024 11:14

On this Rock: Miner turned Quarrier wants Firm Foundation for Cathedral

From the Archives: Correspondence from Harcourt Granite Quarries to Bishop Crane suggesting they cut out the 'middleman'.

Thursday, 06 June 2024 22:28

Filipino Diaspora shares tradition in Cobram and Echuca

Over the month of May, Filipino parishioners from St Joseph’s, Cobram and St Mary’s, Echuca celebrated two of their traditional religious festivals, sharing their vibrant…

Thursday, 06 June 2024 21:26

The World’s Worst Jackaroo

Early in 1916, a tearful Dublin widow bade farewell to her fifteen-year-old son as he boarded a ship alone for Australia.

Thursday, 06 June 2024 21:16

Spiritual Accompaniment is for Everyone

“Spiritual Accompaniment is for everyone,” says a team of Spiritual Directors.

Thursday, 06 June 2024 21:08

Get to know Fr Stephen Bolling

Stephen Bolling is Parish Priest of St Liborius’, Eaglehawk and St Mary’s, Inglewood-Marong. He is also a member of the Safeguarding Committee of the Diocese…

Thursday, 06 June 2024 20:58

Fr Joe Taylor on Half a Century of Service

“Deep, deep gratitude” is the overwhelming emotion Fr Joe Taylor says he has experienced recently as he has reflected on his 50 years of priesthood.

Friday, 31 May 2024 15:57

Reconciliation is an ongoing journey

The journey to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples is not easy, but the Catholic Church remains hopeful of healing.

Friday, 31 May 2024 14:44

Reconciliation Week 2024

Reconciliation Week [27 May to 3 June 2024] "Now More Than Ever".

Friday, 31 May 2024 14:13

Marian College - G.R.O.W Up! Production

MARIAN College’s recent production, ‘G.R.O.W. Up’, was a great success, with positive feedback from audiences, according to school drama teacher, Vicky McGowan.

Friday, 31 May 2024 13:50

Liturgical Ministry Seminar — Present in His Presence

“Pope Francis is challenging us to rediscover Jesus’ presence with us when we celebrate the Liturgy,” says Professor Clare Johnson, Director of the ACU Centre…

Friday, 31 May 2024 13:17

Reconciliation is at the Heart of the Gospel

A Reflection by Josh Lourensz, Executive Director of Catholic Social Services Victoria

Friday, 24 May 2024 16:18

1863 a Year of Great Change for Rev Henry Backhaus

From June in 1852 Backhaus kept meticulous records of the Baptisms, Marriages and uniquely, Deaths that took place in and around the Bendigo goldfields.

Friday, 24 May 2024 11:44

Justice Matters Camp 2024 "Just Together"

Eighty senior secondary students and teachers from twelve Catholic High schools attended the annual Sandhurst ‘Justice Matters Camp’ in Beechworth from 8-10 May.

Thursday, 23 May 2024 10:53

Catholic School Families Excluded from State Budget's Support Package

Vast majority of Catholic school families excluded from the State Budget's $400 School Savings Bonus

Thursday, 23 May 2024 10:12

RAR Bendigo Seeking Rental for Hazara Afghani Refugee Family

An Hazara Afghani family of four will soon arrive in Bendigo via the Australian Government’s Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Program Pilot (CRISP).

Thursday, 09 May 2024 17:20