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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…

Monday, 10 November 2025 11:23

Saint Carlo Acutis Exhibition

Fr Stephen Bolling invites us to discover how “God’s Influencer” shared his profound devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist

Monday, 10 November 2025 11:14

You Can’t Waste a Moment

Fr Adi Indra found himself surprisingly hooked on a podcast with Ita Buttrose ...

Monday, 10 November 2025 11:08

Share a Pilgrimage of the Heart

The ten days of school holidays before 28 December share a Pilgrimage of the Heart with your child and create a legacy of faith before…

Thursday, 30 October 2025 20:38

“Walking Together in Hope

A pilgrimage captures the essence of what a Jubilee is meant to be: a journey of conversion, renewal, and encounter with God’s mercy.

Thursday, 30 October 2025 20:35

ACYF Pilgrims formed in Faith, sent in Hope

As excitement builds for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) in November 2025, Sandhurst Pilgrimage Group Leaders are preparing the hearts and minds of their…

Thursday, 30 October 2025 17:15

51 Years of the Marian Festival: Where Faith and Gratitude Meet

The 51st Marian Festival unfolded like a living prayer at Sacred Heart Cathedral on 12 September. A tapestry of faith, gratitude and devotion.

Thursday, 30 October 2025 16:54

The Spirituality of Carlo Acutis’ Holy Relic

“St Carlo Acutis offers more than a fresh face for an ancient Church,” writes Charles Murphy, exploring how the relic of this modern saint carries…

Thursday, 30 October 2025 16:46

Saint Carlo Acutis’ Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition

22–28 November | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo: Step into Sacred Heart Cathedral this November and encounter the remarkable witness of Saint Carlo Acutis, the ‘saint of…

Thursday, 23 October 2025 16:07

Farewell Bells for Bishop Shane

After flying in from commitments in Europe Bishop Shane touched down in Bendigo for just three days to say his goodbyes before being installed as…

Thursday, 16 October 2025 18:19

Farewell our Faithful Shepherd: Fr Joe Taylor Retires

After 51 years of faithful service as a priest of Sandhurst, Fr Joe Taylor has officially put down his parish diary and stepped into retirement.

Thursday, 16 October 2025 17:53

Parish Admin Conference 2025: Nurturing the Hearts of Parish Life

Early in October, parish administration staff gathered at the Chancery for their annual professional development conference.

Thursday, 16 October 2025 17:42

Love at the Heart of Mission: A short reflection on the Diocesan Formation Gathering

At the Diocesan Formation Gathering, Dr Chris Cotter was struck by the profound simplicity of Fr Jake Mudge’s insight: building communities of belonging is ultimately…

Monday, 13 October 2025 12:13

Diocesan Formation Gathering explores New Pathways for Welcome and Invitation

More than 120 Catholics from across the Diocese grappled with questions about creating communities of beloning at the Diocesan Formation Gatheringon Saturday, 11 October.

Thursday, 18 September 2025 17:35

Catch the Flame: A Podcast for the Young of our Diocese

Catch the Flame is a new Sandhurst Youth Ministry podcast exploring faith and life with young people across the Diocese.

Thursday, 18 September 2025 17:31

Season of Creation Mass: Planting Seeds of Hope in Sandhurst

Amidst the spring wattles and native grasses at Huntly Streamside Reserve, the Diocese gathered for its annual Season of Creation Mass on Friday, 5 September.