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Friday, 03 January 2020 14:13
Bishop Shane Mackinlay urges generous response to devastating bushfires
3 January 2020 With acrid smoke hanging in the air across the region these last few days, we have all had a strong reminder of…
Thursday, 19 December 2019 16:54
Bishop Shane Mackinlay's Christmas Message 2019
Christmas is our celebration of the God who is with us. It’s 10 weeks since I was ordained bishop. In that time, I have visited…
Thursday, 31 October 2019 09:30
Episcopal Ordination - Most Rev Shane Mackinlay
The Episcopal Ordination of Most Rev Shane Mackinlay, Eighth Bishop of Sandhurst, took place at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo, on Wednesday 16 October 2019 at…
Tuesday, 22 October 2019 17:30
Shane Mackinlay ordained eighth Bishop of Sandhurst
Bishop Shane Mackinlay, the eighth Bishop of Sandhurst, was ordained to the episcopacy in Bendigo’s Sacred Heart Cathedral on Wednesday 16 October.
Wednesday, 21 August 2019 14:41
Statement from the ACBC on Cardinal Pell's appeal judgment
Today the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference released a statement on the outcome of Cardinal Pell's appeal in the Victorian Court of Appeal. Please read the…
Tuesday, 23 July 2019 13:02
WHEEL OF PRAYER’ DAY PROGRAM
THE SANDHURST ‘WHEEL OF PRAYER’ DAY PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE!August 3, 2019, 10.00 am – 3.30 pm Mons Peter Jeffery Parish Centre (behind St Brendan’s Church)…
Tuesday, 11 June 2019 10:57
Pathways for Seniors 2019
We hope you enjoy exploring Pathways for Seniors 2019-2020 online via computer, smart ‘phone or tablet!
Tuesday, 11 June 2019 10:19
Implementing the Bishop's Social Justice Statement
A Place to Call Home - Parish Housing ForumImplementing the Bishops' Social Justice Statement Venue: St Brendan's Parish CentreKnight Street SheppartonDate: Saturday 6 July 10.30am…
Thursday, 06 June 2019 10:47
Saints and sinners in Tudors to Windsors
Simon’s ancestor, Margaret Pole, was killed for her fidelity to the Catholic faith, after serving as Catherine of Aragon’s Lady-in-Waiting and tutor to the young…
Tuesday, 23 October 2018 11:01
Sandhurst Diocese Pilgrimage 2019 to the Holy Land
‘Journey of Christ’ Sandhurst Diocese Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, optional Petra, Jordan extension. 18th September – 2nd / 4th October 2019 with Fr Novelito…
Friday, 19 October 2018 15:24
‘Love in Marriage' prayerbook launched
The Sandhurst Diocese has produced a booklet is a book of prayers based on paragraphs in Pope Francis’ ‘The Joy of Love’ (or Amoris Laetitia,…
Friday, 19 October 2018 15:13
‘Love in the Family' prayerbook launched
The Sandhurst Diocese has produced a prayerbook based on paragraphs of Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation on love in the family, 'The Joy of Love' Amoris…
Friday, 19 October 2018 13:49
‘Youth Pathways 2019’ has arrived
The latest edition of ‘Youth Pathways 2019’ has arrived in schools and parishes across the Sandhurst Diocese. The booklet produced in partnership by Sandhurst Youth…
Wednesday, 03 October 2018 11:28
Teachers from St Liborius Primary School take RCIA journey
Earlier in the year, the St Liborius’ RCIA Team was approached by one of the staff at the parish school, asking: “There are six of…
Monday, 17 September 2018 14:36
Ordination to the Priesthood - Reverend Dean Bongat
Ordination to the PriesthoodReverend Dean Bongat "It is my great pleasure to welcome you all as we come to celebrate this special day in the…
Thursday, 06 September 2018 16:04
St Joseph's Church Undera closes after 139 years
More than 200 people joined for the final Mass at St Joseph's Undera, as it closed after 139 years.
Thursday, 06 September 2018 15:52
Parish energy at Wodonga
Seminarian Adi Indra reflects on his time spent at the Wodonga Parish earlier this year.
Thursday, 06 September 2018 15:48
Witnessing a new era
“Barrack for Gospel joy and not just your footy team.” These words from Archbishop Peter Comensoli stood out for me in his homily at his…
