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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'?
Thursday, 07 May 2026 13:56
World Mission Rosary: Pause, Pray and Connect this May
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
Thursday, 07 May 2026 13:38
Knights of the Southern Cross: Brotherhood in Action
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.
Thursday, 07 May 2026 13:24
In Common Purpose: Religious Gather for Diocesan Catch-Up
15 members of the Sandhurst Association of Religious (SAR) gathered at St Brendan’s, Shepparton for a delightful get-together on 15 April.
Thursday, 07 May 2026 13:14
Echuca Farewells Sr Cecilia Merrigan: Their last Brigidine
For the first time in 140 years, Echuca is now without a Brigidine Sister, with Sr Ceclia Merrigan’s transfer to Melbourne.
Thursday, 07 May 2026 12:45
Brigidines in Echuca: an Era Ends, a Legacy Lives On
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'.
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 08:57
Faith across Islands: Indonesian Voices in Sandhurst
What’s it like growing up Catholic in the world’s largest Muslim nation?
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 15:14
A short reflection on Luke 22:19: “This is my body, given for you.”
Dr Chris Cotter reflects on the scripture theme for Eucharist 28, "This is my body, given for you".
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 14:58
Marist Brass celebrates Strong Second Place at National Championships
Marist Brass has returned from the 2026 Australian National Band Championships with a brilliant second place in the D Grade Brass Band section.
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 14:50
Remembering Mary Haugh: A Remarkable Musical Legacy
For 76 years, Mary Haugh served as organists at St Liborius', Eaglehawk and St Augustine's, Myers Flat.
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 14:41
Praying with Pope Francis for Our Common Home
The second of two books of prayers based on Pope Francis’ writings on care for the earth and its people has been published.
Thursday, 16 April 2026 10:03
“God does not choose the Perfect”: Bishop René Ramirez RCJ
"God does not choose the perfect—he chooses those who trust in him."
Friday, 10 April 2026 17:26
Ninth Bishop of Sandhurst appointed
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Most Reverend René Ramirez RCJ as the Ninth Bishop of Sandhurst.
