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Thursday, 11 December 2025 19:11
Sandhurst Pilgrimage Leaders reflect on ACYF
"Seeing our Group Leaders walk alongside young pilgrims, offering guidance, support and safe spaces for faith to flourish, filled me with such joy.…
Thursday, 11 December 2025 19:05
No “School Campy” Here – Only Hearts Lifted and Faith Renewed
A shared worry that ACYF might feel a bit too “school campy” quickly dissolved into joy, writes Jessan Tano.
Thursday, 11 December 2025 18:54
Pilgrims of Spirit: A Reflection on ACYF 2025
Youth Ministry Team Leader, reflects on the extraordinary faith-filled experience of ACYF 2025.
Thursday, 11 December 2025 18:52
Choosing Gifts that Matter: A Personal Reflection on Christmas Giving
What if every gift you give this Christmas could reflect more than just your taste, or care for a person, but your values as well?
Thursday, 11 December 2025 18:44
Pilgrimage to the Mass Tree – Spiritually and Socially Enriching!
Pilgrimage to the Mass Tree – Spiritually and Socially Enriching!More than seventy members of Teams of Our Lady made a heartfelt pilgrimage to the historic…
Thursday, 11 December 2025 18:36
Vale Monsignor Frank Marriott: A Life poured out in Service
The Diocese of Sandhurst gathered in prayer and gratitude as hundreds came together to give thanks and to pray for Monsignor Francis (Frank) Kelly Marriott…
Thursday, 27 November 2025 17:09
Sandhurst ACYF Pilgrims primed and Ready for the Journey
Our young pilgrims are packed, blessed, and ready to hit the road for ACYF this Saturday!
Thursday, 27 November 2025 12:01
International Day of People with Disability
Wednesday, December 3, marks the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) and provides an opportunity to celebrate the lives, contributions and achievements of the…
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 15:13
Tributes for Monsignor Frank Marriott
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Wednesday, 26 November 2025 11:27
Advent and Christmas Prayer and Reflection 2025
In Sandhurst tradition, the Diocese has produced a series of leaflets to guide prayer and reflection over each week of Advent.
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 11:22
Cathedral Square Development On Track
Work is progressing well on the Cathedral Square development, with the demolition of the Cathedral Hall and the neighbouring retail building taking place this week.
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 10:46
Sacred Heart Cathedral Choir Scholarships and Bursaries 2026
If you, or someone you know, loves to sing, 2026 could be a remarkable year to grow your gifts at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Tuesday, 25 November 2025 09:27
Funeral Mass for Mons. Frank Marriott
A Pontifical Concelebrated Funeral Mass for Monsignor Frank Marriott will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 1pm on Wednesday 3 December, 2025.
Monday, 24 November 2025 12:07
Monsignor Francis Kelly “Frank” Marriott OAM RIP
The Diocese mourns death of a “giant of the Diocese”.
Thursday, 13 November 2025 13:00
Love Transcends Death in November of Hope
November, the month of remembrance isn’t a time to dwell in sorrowful memories of the loved ones we miss; it’s a time to transform our…
Thursday, 13 November 2025 11:40
Red Wednesday: One Body, One Prayer, One Hope
We hear from Fr Henry Onyirioha from Nigeria and Fr Uday Marneni from India, what they think Australians need to know about the persecution of…
Thursday, 13 November 2025 11:33
Red November unites thousands to remember, pray for, and support persecuted Christians
This month, Cardinal Mykola Bychock, Ambassador for Red November, is encouraging Australian Catholics to offer Masses and prayer services for persecuted Christians and martyrs of…
Monday, 10 November 2025 11:26
6000 to flock to ACYF: Sandhurst Youth won't feel lost
6,000 Pilgrims to gather in Melbourne for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival, but Sandhurst Pilgrims won't feel lost in the crowd, thanks to their preparation…
