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Thursday, 10 July 2025 12:19
WYD Cross and Icon Arrive in Melbourne
Excitement is building for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF), with the arrival of two internationally recognised World Youth Day (WYD) symbols.
Friday, 04 July 2025 15:15
Bishop Shane's Pastoral Visit to Tatura
In late June Tatura welcomed Bishop Shane to their parish, school and homes, as part of the diocesan Parish Visitation Program.
Friday, 04 July 2025 14:37
Reflections from the 2025 Clergy Retreat
From 23-27 June, priests from across the Diocese of Sandhurst gathered at Corpus Christi College in Carlton for the biannual clergy retreat.
Friday, 04 July 2025 14:28
Building Community through Liturgy
How does liturgy shape us — not just as individuals, but as a Church responding to the signs of the times? In Numurkah recently, Fr…
Thursday, 26 June 2025 09:21
Eucharistic People: Corpus Christi celebrated Across the Diocese
The Feast of Corpus Christi was celebrated in diverse and meaningful ways across the Diocese with parish communities gathering in prayer, procession and formation.
Wednesday, 25 June 2025 22:24
YCW Centenary much to celebrate
The YCW Centenary Mass will celebrate a movement that empowered generations of young people to live their faith boldly in the world.
Wednesday, 25 June 2025 21:30
“Sandhurst will always have a place in my heart” — A message from Bishop Shane Mackinlay
Following last week’s announcement of his appointment as Archbishop of Brisbane, Bishop Shane has written to the people of Sandhurst.
Wednesday, 25 June 2025 21:22
What Happens Now? Understanding the Road Ahead
With Bishop Shane now Archbishop-designate of Brisbane, many are asking: what happens now for our Diocese?
Wednesday, 25 June 2025 21:16
A Legacy of Invitation that spans Dioceses
Bishop Shane’s legacy in Sandhurst can be defined by his commitment to forming confident and courageous missionary disciples.
Tuesday, 24 June 2025 13:40
ACYF Speakers
The first round of Presenters for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival has been named.
Monday, 23 June 2025 12:57
Formation Support Plan to build Pathways for Missionary Discipleship
We are pleased to release launch the new Diocesan Formation Support Plan.
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 11:04
Pope Leo appoints New Archbishop of Brisbane
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Most Reverend Shane Mackinlay as the new Archbishop of Brisbane.
Thursday, 12 June 2025 15:55
St Augustine's College 'Bridges Now to Next'
A smoking ceremony set the stage for a poignant and powerful Reconciliation Mass at St Augustine's College. Story courtesy of Jemma Jones and Kyabram Free…
Thursday, 12 June 2025 14:29
FIRE Carriers walking with courage, respect and understanding
Throughout the Sandhurst Diocese, students in Catholic schools are stepping into a powerful role as FIRE Carriers: Friends Igniting Reconciliation through Education.
Thursday, 12 June 2025 13:40
Tenth Meeting of Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council
Report on the tenth meeting of the Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council (SMPC) which took place in Shepparton on 30 and 31 May, 2025.
Thursday, 12 June 2025 13:27
Kyabram and Tatura celebrate Multiculturalism on Pentecost Sunday
St Augustine’s Kyabram and Sacred Heart, Tatura celebrated Pentecost with their respective annual multicultural Mass.
Thursday, 12 June 2025 13:17
Mass for Healing and Justice
A special Mass for Healing and Justice during Reconciliation Week highlighted the importance of truth-telling and acceptance. FJC College Benalla shares the story
Thursday, 12 June 2025 12:58
Get to know Stephen McKinley
Stephen McKinley is a Wodonga parishioner with twenty-five years of experience as an educator and Youth Ministry worker.
