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Thursday, 31 July 2025 16:11
Registrations now open for Sandhurst Pilgrimage to ACYF
Sandhurst Youth Ministry are proud to announce that registrations for the Sandhurst Pilgrimage to ACYF 2025 are open.
Thursday, 31 July 2025 15:45
Youth Lead the Way at Holy Rosary
Holy Rosary Church in White Hills was buzzing last Saturday night as the newly formed parish youth group stepped up to lead the Mass, and…
Thursday, 31 July 2025 11:39
100 Years of Christian Workers: A Legacy of Faith, Friendship and Formation
YCW Alumni recently celebrated the Centenary of the Young Christian Workers Movement. How did this Movement impact their lives and what advice would they give…
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 10:57
Mons. Frank Marriott reflects on YCW in Sandhurst
Monsignor Frank Marriott reflects on the Young Christian Workers (YCW) in Sandhurst
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 10:42
Bishop Shane shares Story of Sandhurst at LiboriFest in Germany
Bishop Shane Mackinlay recently spoke at the Abend der Weltkirche (Evening of the World Church), a significant event on the eve of the Libori Festival…
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 10:29
Bishop Shane at Liborifest: A Festival of Faith and Friendship
Bishop Shane and two priests from Sandhurst were among the international guests at the Liborifest in Paderborn, Germany.
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 10:22
Meet Elliott Tamplin: the New Guy who likes things Old and New
Not many people can say they’ve shaken hands with Pope Francis — or had their writing quoted in one of his messages — but Sandhurst…
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 10:00
Shepparton Clergy Appointments October 2025
Pastoral Appointments for Shepparton Parishes following Fr Joe Taylor's Retirement at the September 2025.
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 09:19
Ignite Youth Conference Sydney 2025 – A Life-Changing Experience
Rose McSweeney, Year 11 Faith Captain at Catherine McAuley College "can't recommend 'Ignite' enough!"
Thursday, 24 July 2025 18:54
Pastoral Leader and Chaplains for ACYF Pilgrimage
The Pastoral Leadership of the Sandhurst Pilgrimage to the Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Melbourne in November 2025 has been announced by Bishop Shane Mackinlay. .
Thursday, 24 July 2025 17:29
Diocesan Formation Gathering 2025
Building Communities of Belonging: The Diocesan Formation Gathering will explore practical ways to create parishes that are spiritually grounded, relationally rich and outward-looking.
Thursday, 24 July 2025 09:02
Anthony Holligan admitted as Candidate to Diaconate
South Shepparton parishioner, Anthony Holligan, has been received by Bishop Shane Mackinlay as a Candidate for the Permanent Diaconate, marking a significant step in his…
Wednesday, 23 July 2025 11:33
One Parish, Many Faces: Bishop Encounters the Spirit of Kyabram
Fr Uday Marneni reflects on Bishop Shane's four-day visit to Kyabram, part of the diocesan Parish Visitation Program.
Wednesday, 23 July 2025 11:16
Sacred Heart Celebration fuels Compassion
On 27 June, Shepparton school communities celebrated the Feast of the Sacred Heart in support of Vinnie's Winter Appeal .
Wednesday, 23 July 2025 08:56
From SWAT to Sandhurst: Jessan Tano brings her Fire and Faith to SYM
Sandhurst Youth Ministry’s Jessan Tano used to spend her days responding to terrorist threats.
Wednesday, 23 July 2025 08:41
Holy Mother of God in Hamer Hall: Music as Prayer
Fr Adi Indra, enjoyed a concert at Hamer Hall recently where he experienced more than he had anticipated.
Thursday, 10 July 2025 13:07
Jubilarian Mass celebrates a Centenary of Priesthood
The deep and faithful service of Fr Michael Morley and Fr Leo Hynes since their ordination in 1975 was recently acknowledged at the diocesan Jubilarian…
Thursday, 10 July 2025 12:30
YCW In Australia Today: Webinar
What’s life really like for young people in Australia right now? Join YCW and the Cardijn Institute for a powerful night of stories, truth-telling and…
