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Thursday, 02 July 2026 15:41
Mr Greg Westbrook appointed Diocesan Business Manager
Mr Greg Westbrook has been appointed Diocesan Businesss Manager (Executive Officer), effective 1 July 2026.
Wednesday, 01 July 2026 16:58
SFI Keynote: Building a Community, Growing as Communities of Mission
Fr Richard Rosse and Ann O'Brien, keynote speakers from St Catherine of Siena Parish, Caroline Springs discuss an intentional approach to missionary discipleship and growing…
Wednesday, 01 July 2026 16:02
Birthday Celebrations for the ‘Over 80s’ in Kyabram
St Augustine's, Kyabram celebrates birthdays of octogenarians and nonaganerians
Wednesday, 01 July 2026 15:58
Every Child needs a Team
“Every Child needs a Team behind them,” says Catholic Education Sandhurst
Wednesday, 01 July 2026 15:55
Couples and Singles for Christ at St Mel's
At St Mel’s, Shepparton South, on Sunday 28 June, a new chapter of faith has begun for eleven people who recently completed Christian Life Programs.
Wednesday, 01 July 2026 15:50
SYM Listening with Young People
As part of the national consultation for the renewed vision of Catholic youth ministry in Australia, Sandhurst Youth Ministry (SYM) hosted an online listening session…
Wednesday, 01 July 2026 15:47
Sandhurst Youth Ministry preparing for WYD 2027
World Youth Day in Seoul is just over a year away (August 3-8, 2027) and preparations are stepping up across Australia.
Wednesday, 01 July 2026 15:42
Br Kevin Hoare: 75 Years a Marist
Brother Kevin Hoare celebrated his 93rd birthday last week, and this week celebrates 75 years as a Marist.
Wednesday, 01 July 2026 15:35
Goulburn Valley Deanery Forum focuses on Mission and Collaboration
Participants at the second Goulburn Valley Deanery Forum gathered in Shepparton to build on conversations from earlier forums, address questions raised by parishes, and identify…
Wednesday, 01 July 2026 09:56
St Joseph's Kerang joins Borobi Mail Initiative: all the way to Glasgow
At St Joseph's Kerang, students supporting Australian athletes through the Borobi Mail Program.
Wednesday, 24 June 2026 14:45
Marist Brothers: A Legacy of Faith, Education and Community
This year, four Marist Brothers resident in Bendigo celebrate remarkable milestones.
Thursday, 18 June 2026 16:01
Second Round of Deanery Forums
The second round of Deanery Forums is well underway,
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 21:15
In Prayerful Remembrance: Sr Anthony and Sr Christopher RIP
Two Poor Clare Colettine Sisters, who were a quiet and prayerful presence in the Diocese of Sandhurst for over fifty years, died within hours of…
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 20:48
Corpus Christi Feast Day: Focus on the Body of Christ
On 8 June, priests of Sandhurst joined Bishop Emeritus Leslie Tomlinson, seminarians and staff, and priests from across Victoria at Corpus Christi College, Carlton for…
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 18:02
Mercy In action: Sr Agnes Walking with Others
Sr Agnes Murphy RSM, a stalwart mainstay of the Shepparton community, has this week returned to Essendon after ten years of remarkable service in the…
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 11:09
Keys of Gold honours Fr Henry Backhaus
Catholic churches across Bendigo will host some of the festival’s most powerful musical moments as the Keys of Gold Festival returns from 3 to 26…
Monday, 15 June 2026 11:15
St Patrick's Catholic Church, Pyramid Hill turns 100!
On Sunday, 24 May the Parish of St Patrick’s, Pyramid Hill marked the 100th anniversary of its church.
Monday, 15 June 2026 11:10
Men's Fellowship launched in Kyabram
The inaugural gathering of Kyabram Parish's new Men's Fellowship was held on 2 June.
