Welcome
Our diocese's vision is 'that every person’s heart be inflamed by the love of God'.
We welcome all who would like to join our communities or be guided by the principles and teachings of Christ.
To connect with the church and become part of your local faith community, click here to find your local Catholic church.
If you are looking to become a Catholic, find out more about the journey of spiritual conversion which will lead to initiation into a Catholic faith community by clicking here or visit any of our Parishes.
Dear Friends,
With joy and thanksgiving, I write to inform you that His Holiness, Pope Francis has appointed Very Reverend Associate Professor Shane Mackinlay as the eighth Bishop of Sandhurst. This appointment follows Pope Francis’ acceptance of my resignation as Bishop of Sandhurst, having attained the retirement age. This appointment was announced at 12:00 noon, Roman time (8:00pm this evening local time), 23rd July, 2019.
Items of Interest
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‘Unplanned’ actress establishes scholarship for pregnant women
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Pope Francis: Discover the beauty of prayer in adoration
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‘Remember Me’ – Should Catholics talk to their dead loved ones?
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Colombians prepare for Amazon Synod
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Cabinet to vote on draft proposals this week
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Discover the beauty of prayer in adoration: Pope
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Latest media releases
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Parents urged to speak up for the unborn
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Students share inspiring family stories
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MPs to hear concerns of Indigenous Australians
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‘Artisans of peace’ share the message
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Proposed laws on confession unworkable
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Vatican endorses Australian leadership program
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Confusion grows at John Paul II Institute after scholars’ open letter
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Thank God for courageous priests like Fr George Kuforiji
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International scholars express concerns about John Paul II Institute
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Pope Francis gives thousands of rosaries to Christians in Syria
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Diocese of Scranton launches investigation into national shrine rector Rossi
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‘Progressive’ parishioners interrupt Mass to protest priest
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Catholics should be worried about the ‘fact-checking’ of a satirical site
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Letter from the Most Rev Leslie Tomlinson, Bishop of Sandhurst
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WHEEL OF PRAYER’ DAY PROGRAM
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Pathways for Seniors 2019
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Implementing the Bishop's Social Justice Statement
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Saints and sinners in Tudors to Windsors
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Lent 2019
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Statement from Bishop Leslie Tomlinson - Response to the conviction of Cardinal Pell - Media Release 25th February, 2019
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Sandhurst Diocese Pilgrimage 2019 to the Holy Land
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‘Love in Marriage' prayerbook launched
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‘Love in the Family' prayerbook launched
Upcoming Events
2019 Stronger Youth Retreat
Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th August
PGL Campaspe Downs, Kyneton
Ages: Yr 11-26 years old
Cost: $175
Register at strongeryouth.com
Registrations close Monday 29th July
The Stronger Retreat is a Catholic youth retreat, held annually, over one weekend for the Sandhurst Diocese. Since beginning in 2008 the Retreat has been a space for gathering with other young people for a common experience- encountering Jesus Christ and the Church. Becoming empowered, encouraged and equipped, to impact the Church and the world.
Engaging speakers focus on relevant and practical topics. The Retreat offers participants:
-An opportunity for communal and personal prayer
-Mass, Reconciliation and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
-Music, praise and worship
-And so much more...
For more information contact Ruth Lawlor or Samuel Matuszek on (03) 5441 2544 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst is committed to the safety and well being of all children and young people involved in our programs. The welfare of the children in our care will always be a priority.
