News & Events
Monday, 21 August 2023 15:05
How Australia got its European Name: A strange tale with remote connections to our Diocese of Sandhurst
A Most people assume that the name Australia, assigned to the island continent by European explorers, is simply a modified and shortened form of terra australis…
Monday, 21 August 2023 13:08
Study Clinical Pastoral Education in Wangaratta in 2024
A part-time Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) will be offered in Wangaratta (5 February to 25 June, 2024).
Monday, 21 August 2023 13:05
Sudan Crisis Continues Leaving Millions Vulnerable
After months of protracted fighting, violence in Sudan continues to spread across the country, causing millions to flee their homes. The ongoing conflict has put…
Monday, 21 August 2023 12:46
Caritas Australia welcomes the new International Development Policy’s focus on climate action and inequality.
Caritas Australia welcomes the new International Development Policy’s focus on climate action and inequality as key drivers of the new International Development Policy released on…
Monday, 21 August 2023 12:27
Developing an Eco-Spirituality
Eco-spirituality is a spiritual practice that allows us to reflect on the natural world, its beauty and God’s deep incarnation in the world, writes Alice…
Monday, 21 August 2023 12:24
FaithGuide App helping us to Better Understand our Catholic Faith
Majellan Media has developed a new Artificial Intelligence-inspired (AI) app that delivers quick and reliable answers to people’s questions about the Catholic Church and its…
Monday, 21 August 2023 12:17
Caritas National Season of Creation Launch
Online 6.00 p.m. Monday 4 September. Please register for details. Caritas Australia invites Catholic communities nationwide to join them to celebrate the launch of the…
Monday, 21 August 2023 11:04
Social Justice Statement 2023-2024 FAQS or Talking Points
Have questions about the Social Justice Statement 2023-2024? Chances are the Bishops have anticipated your questions and have provided a list of questions and short…
Monday, 21 August 2023 11:02
CSSV Calls for Holistic Solutions to Housing Crisis
The recently concluded Homelessness Week 2023, observed from 7-13 August, brought critical attention to the Australia’s housing crisis and its far-reaching implications.
Monday, 21 August 2023 10:53
Listen, Learn, Love: A New Engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
The 2023 Bishops’ Justice Statement calls on Australian Catholics and people of goodwill to commit to “fostering a civilisation of love” by taking “every opportunity…
Monday, 21 August 2023 10:51
Bishop Vincent Long – Address at Social Justice Statement Launch 2023
The Church in Australia will not be fully the church that Jesus wants her to be until you, the Aboriginal people, have made your contribution…
Monday, 21 August 2023 10:41
Multi-Faith Chapel at Dhurringile Prison a place to bring the dirt, the pain and the promise
Sandhurst Prison Chaplains recently gathered with multi-faith Chaplains, and staff and prisoners of His Majesty’s Prison Dhurringile, to bless and dedicate a new multi-faith chapel.
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 12:24
Celebrating Excellence: The Bishop Joseph Grech Scholarship Awards Luncheon
On August 1, the Sandhurst community came together in Shepparton to honour the exceptional achievements of 15 outstanding Year 10 and 11 students who were…
Monday, 07 August 2023 13:09
Mons. Peter Jeffrey Celebrates Diamond Jubilee in Grand Style
Hundreds of people gathered at St Brendan's Church in Shepparton on Thursday 27 July to celebrate the joyous occasion of Monsignor Peter Jeffrey’s Diamond Jubilee…
Monday, 07 August 2023 12:57
Homily by Monsignor Peter Jeffrey on the occasion of his Jubilarian Mass
“When we listen to the gentle prompting of the Spirit we do not know where we will be led.” Read Monsignor Peter Jeffrey’s Homily reflecting…
Monday, 07 August 2023 12:44
SMPC gathers for Second Meeting (14-15 July 2023)
The Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council (SMPC) met in Shepparton for the second time last month. After weeks of personal formation and preparation, members were…
Monday, 07 August 2023 12:40
Mons. Frank Marriott Toasts Diamond Jubilarians
“Peter and John, two fine priests who have served the Church and People with distinction in those varied fields wherever the Spirit led them. Always…
Monday, 07 August 2023 12:13
Fr John Ryan – 60 Years a Priest
Despite sharing a rather popular name, Fr John Ryan is one of a kind and his is a story which will be told. Enjoy Fr…