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Thursday, 16 April 2026 10:03

“God does not choose the Perfect”: Bishop René Ramirez RCJ

God does not choose the perfect—he chooses those who trust in him.’

Friday, 10 April 2026 17:26

Ninth Bishop of Sandhurst appointed

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Most Reverend René Ramirez RCJ as the Ninth Bishop of Sandhurst.

Thursday, 09 April 2026 17:00

Legacy of the 'Silent Migrants' in our Parishes

Dutch heritage runs quietly through parishes across our Diocese; sometimes, you wouldn’t even know it

Thursday, 09 April 2026 14:14

Divine Mercy Sunday 2026

Divine Mercy Sunday, on April 12, an opportunity to open your heart to God’s boundless forgiveness, deepen your trust in divine love, and receive renewing grace.

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 21:29

Growing Numbers entering Church this Easter

Peter Rosengren shares aspects of eight people in the Cathedral Cluster who were received into the Church this Easter.

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 21:26

Ladies' Breakfast at St Mary’s, Echuca

The Echuca Ladies Breakfast this year focused on 140 years of the Brigidine Sisters in the parish.

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 21:06

Priests Retirement Foundation AGM

Over the past year, the Priests Retirement Foundation has experienced several significant changes, writes Fr Novelito Lim, Chair.

Thursday, 02 April 2026 11:20

A Prayer for Our Future Bishop

Let’s Come Together in Prayer for Our Future Bishop.

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 11:25

An Easter Message from Fr Brian Boyle

For this year's Easter message Fr Brian Boyle takes us to St Martin's of Tours, Muskerry ...

Thursday, 26 March 2026 18:50

Corpus Christi College Family and Friends Day 2026

Second-year Sandhurst Seminarian, Mason Crosier, fills us in on the day.

Thursday, 26 March 2026 18:42

The Jubilee Migrant Cross in our Diocese

The Jubilee Migrant Cross has been on a journey through the Diocese, quietly telling the story of migration and the people who have shaped our…

Thursday, 26 March 2026 18:20

RCIA Formators shaped by the Journey they Guide

RCIA Parish Formation Team Leaders, Brendon Lane (Kyabram), and Sr Augustina Suhartini fcj (Shepparton), on why more people are choosing to become Catholic.

Thursday, 26 March 2026 17:54

Youth Ministry: from Encounter to Missionary Discipleship

“Jesus entrusted his Church to young people; His twelve disciples were all under thirty,” says Youth Ministry Team Leader, Claire Spinelli.

Thursday, 26 March 2026 17:36

North Eastern Deanery Forum

Parish Leaders from across the northeast of the Diocese gathered at St Patrick’s, Wangaratta on 19 March for the North Eastern Deanery Forum.

Thursday, 26 March 2026 17:29

Robot Honour Board a Symbol of Community Strength

St John of God Bendigo Hospital officially unveiled its first Robot Donor Honour Board, paying tribute to the donors and sponsors who helped to raise…

Thursday, 12 March 2026 17:09