The Diocese of Sandhurst is situated in the State of Victoria, Australia. It comprises the area north of the Great Dividing Range, south of the Murray River and east of the Loddon River.
The Cathedral and Diocesan Chancery are situated in Bendigo. Several other offices are found in various parts of the Diocese, for a full list of organisations and services see Offices and Organisations.
Diocesan Chancery PO Box 201 Bendigo Vic 3552 Australia
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Statement of the Catholic Bishops of Victoria, Australia, on the First Anniversary of the Decriminalisation of Abortion
Statement of the Catholic Bishops of Victoria, Australia, on the First Anniversary of the Decriminalisation of Abortion
Lord of the harvest, send labourers into your harvest. On the 16th March 2009, during the audience granted to the Members of the Congregation of the Clergy the Holy Father Benedict XVI announced a special "Year of the Priest", that will last from the 19th of June 2009, Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, to the same date in 2010. This year also marks the 150th anniversary of the death of Saint John Mary Vianney, the Holy Cure of Ars,a true example of a Shepherd at the service of Christ's flock and patron saint of parish priests.
