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Friday, 21 June 2024 20:26
A Ray of Sunshine for Sandhurst
On the occasion of his incardination to the Diocese of Sandhurst, Fr Junray Rayna shared a heartfelt reflection with his parishioners, finishing with the phrase…
Friday, 21 June 2024 14:37
Final Resting Place of Archdeacon Davey
The man credited with the build of Benalla's new Church, Archdeacon Davey did not live to see its doors open, dying six months before the Church…
Friday, 21 June 2024 14:21
A New Roman Catholic Church for Benalla (1908)
St Joseph’s Church Benalla was given the epithet as the ‘jewel’ of the Sandhurst Diocese, built on the “unswerving faith” of its Irish ancestors. Read the…
Friday, 21 June 2024 14:02
Benalla Knocks and the Door is Opened
On 12 June 2024, Bishop Shane knocked thrice on the main door of St Jospeh’s Benalla, officially re-opening the Church after months of restoration works…
Friday, 21 June 2024 13:47
Get to know Alana Brennan .– SMPC Member
Alana Brennan put her hand up for the SMPC for the very same reason she volunteered for her local Parish Pastoral Council: “I’d like to…
Friday, 21 June 2024 13:04
Living Faith at Work
St Brendan’s Shepparton Youth explored what it means to live their faith while they work at a ‘sunset session’ on Thursday 20 June.
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.
