News & Events
Monday, 27 July 2020 22:37
Please pray for Sr Catherine Anne Dean RSJ
Much loved Josephite, Sr Catherine Anne Dean passed away on Thursday 23 July, at St Vincent’s Hospital ICU after several months of ill health. Sr…
Thursday, 23 July 2020 15:51
Thank you Sandhurst: Project Compassion 2020
In 2020 Project Compassion morphed into the COVID-19 APPEAL. As could be expected, overall donations were down compared to the year before. Nevertheless, the people…
Thursday, 23 July 2020 12:40
In a Good Place Program: Grants of up to $20,000 available
Grants of up to $20,000 are now available to not-for-profit organisations throughout rural, regional and remote Australia to support projects that improve and strengthen the…
Thursday, 23 July 2020 12:27
Disability and Theology
Why are people with disability, illness or injury considered a special group of people, when we all experience human limitations? Daniel Giles reflects on this…
Thursday, 23 July 2020 11:47
Meet Mary, Our new Disability Contact Coordinator
Mrs Mary Pianta has been appointed to the role of Disability Contact Coordinator, on a voluntary basis. Mary will liaise with parishes to identify the…
Thursday, 09 July 2020 14:59
Bishop Mackinlay commissions Review of the Diocese
After seven very busy months meeting clergy, parishioners and board members in parishes and schools across the Diocese, Bishop Shane has commissioned a formal review…
Thursday, 09 July 2020 14:34
Online Courses for Faith Education and Ministry Formation
Life has changed. The challenges and opportunities of living during a pandemic have drawn upon our capacities to adjust and adapt, be hopeful, creative and…
Tuesday, 07 July 2020 15:12
When in Rome… news from Deacon Adi Indra
Rev. Deacon Adi Indra has had an unusual time in Rome as he continues his studies in Canon Law and prepares for his Ordination to…
Tuesday, 07 July 2020 14:14
Genazzano a Bishop’s ‘Country Residence’
High on a hill as if reaching for the heavens, the stately Victorian residence Genazzano was bought by Bishop Crane and Bishop Reville in 1888…
Thursday, 02 July 2020 16:18
A New Era for School Governance
Having carefully considered the report of the Working Party, I have accepted its recommendation of ‘incorporating all parish schools into one integrated diocesan system under…
Thursday, 02 July 2020 15:18
Caritas Australia and our Catholic Schools
Catholic schools are called to live the gospel (love our neighbour) and, in doing this, be guided by Catholic Social Teaching. In summary, a call…
Monday, 15 June 2020 14:12
2020 Wheel of Prayer Day
Seeking inspiration to cultivate a flourishing prayer life? Then join us for our ‘Wheel of Prayer Day’ and explore different forms of prayer to help…
Friday, 22 May 2020 12:48
Catholic Bishops to entrust Australia to Our Lady
22 May 2020 The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has agreed to entrust the country to the care of Mary Help of Christians on her feast day,…
Monday, 18 May 2020 12:05
New report on Plenary Council submissions from Sandhurst Catholics
19 May 2020 The Sandhurst Plenary Council Committee has released a new report, "Please Change" What Sandhurst Catholics said about Plenary Council Phase 1: Listening…
Wednesday, 13 May 2020 16:10
Word of Encouragement from the Australian Catholic Bishops
14 May 2020 The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference released A Word of Encouragement to the Catholic People of Australia, assuring the people of God of…
Tuesday, 12 May 2020 15:19
Churches begin to reopen
13 May 2020 The Catholic Bishops of Victoria have written a Pastoral Letter regarding the joyous news that churches can reopen for small Masses and…
Sunday, 26 April 2020 17:19
New Lectures: Understanding the Word of God
Adult Faith Education Sandhurst presents a new lecture series: Understanding the Word of God Join the Rev Dr Brian Boyle for a three part lecture…
Thursday, 02 April 2020 09:29
No child left behind as Catholic schools pledge relief for Coronavirus’ economic victims
Bishop Shane Mackinlay and Paul Desmond, Executive Director of Catholic Education Sandhurst, published a media release pledging support for Catholic school students whose families are…