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Thursday, 21 May 2026 13:43

World Communications Day 2026

Strengthening our Human Voice in a Digital World
On Saturday 2 May, Catherine McAuley College celebrates 150 years of Mercy education.
St Kilian’s Young Adult Nights series kicked off with a “Tapas and Theology Night” at the parish café on 14 May.
Sandhurst Youth Ministry continues its Partnership Consultation series in Echuca and Shepparton.
A beautiful sign of growth in our youth ministry is the rise of Youth-led Masses in Bendigo.
A handwritten letter by Bishop Reville reveals a sendee as formidable as the Bishop.
New Parish Planning Resources to help parishes develop a parish Mission and Pastoral Plan to implement the Sandhurst Strategic Mission and Pastoral Goals.
Thursday, 07 May 2026 17:31

ANZAC Day: What Remembrance Asks of Us

In the silence of ANZAC Day, Pope Leo XIV’s call resounds: peace must be chosen.
Thursday, 07 May 2026 16:34

Laudato Si’ Week 2026

‘From Hope to Action’ is the theme for Laudato Si’  Week this year.  So how are we moving from 'hope' to 'action'? 
Catholic Mission invites you to join them online for daily prayer throughout May. 
Thursday, 07 May 2026 13:47

Eucharist28 Update

“We are an Easter People and Alleluia is our Song!” — St John Paul II 
 There’s a particular kind of Catholic story that unfolds quietly in hands that build, restore, cook, fundraise and simply turn up when something needs doing.
15 members of the Sandhurst Association of Religious (SAR) gathered at St Brendan’s, Shepparton for a delightful get-together on 15 April. 
For the first time in 140 years, Echuca is now without a Brigidine Sister, with Sr Ceclia Merrigan’s transfer to Melbourne.
Echuca pays tribute to the Brigidine Sisters and celebrates 140 years of their contribution to their community. 
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 16:35

National Walk for Truth

The National Walk for Truth is on its way to Sandhurst: get ready to step up!
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 16:29

SYM First Partnership Consultation

Sandhurst Youth Ministry aims to Empower Leaders through Partnership Consultation.
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 14:47

Together for Our Common Home

Pray for the success of the 'First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels'. 
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