News & Events
Thursday, 04 March 2021 19:07
Vale Fr Frank Hart
Fr Francis James Hart passed away on Sunday 3 January 2021 at Simpkin House, Bendigo in the 52nd year of his priesthood. "Fr Frank Hart…
Thursday, 04 March 2021 12:50
Building Harmony Bendigo Interfaith Council Annual Dinner
Thursday 18 March 6.00 p.m.'Building Harmony A Community Approach' is the topic of Guest Speaker, Jeremy Jones AM. Jeremey believes that different expressions of creativity can…
Thursday, 04 March 2021 02:54
Project Compassion Immersions - Meet Olivia
Technology has opened up a world of possibilities for parishes and schools to connect with the development programs that Project Compassion makes possible. This year,…
Thursday, 04 March 2021 02:42
Institutions should not be forced into an assisted suicide regime
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed an independent panel’s findings that hospitals or aged-care facilities should not be forced into participating in an assisted suicide regime…
Thursday, 04 March 2021 02:01
United Voice to protect the rights and incomes of working people.
Catholic Social Services Australia is among a number of faith-based groups that, along with unions, have expressed deep concerns over proposed changes to the Fair…
Thursday, 04 March 2021 01:34
RCIA, a Spiritual Journey and Welcome
Thirteen Catechumens and five Candidates recently celebrated the Rite of Election with with their Godparents, Sponsors and Bishop Shane Mackinlay at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo.…
Thursday, 04 March 2021 01:28
Daughter of Eaglehawk now a Dame
Pope Francis has appointed Eaglehawk born and raised Catherine McGrath (nee Reed) as a Dame of the Order of St Gregory the Great, in recognition…
Thursday, 04 March 2021 01:24
The View from Home
Seventh-year seminarian, Jackson Saunders, reflects on the season of Lent and sport. "Lent is a journey of hope where amidst the darkness the spotlight in…
Thursday, 04 March 2021 01:07
Instrumentum Laboris (Working Document) released for Plenary Council Journey
Instrumentum laboris,the working document for the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia provides a catalyst for the Church to renew the journey of prayer and discernment…
Thursday, 04 March 2021 01:05
$3.57 a day won’t lift anyone out of Poverty
Catholic Social Services Australia says the Government’s decision to increase the Jobseeker and Youth Allowance payments by only $50 per fortnight is “deeply disappointing”, “short-sighted”…
Wednesday, 17 February 2021 22:42
Project Compassion Launch
On Shrove Tuesday, Kerry Stone reflects on what should have been! Sadly, our Project Compassion Launch became a casualty of COVID-19 but there was a…
Wednesday, 17 February 2021 22:24
Catholic Women's League of Victoria and Wagga Wagga Annual Conference
Wednesday 3 March, St Joseph's, Benalla The annual conference of the Catholic Women's League of Victoria and Wagga Wagga will commence with Holy Mass at…
Wednesday, 17 February 2021 20:20
Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for Lent 2021
Pope Francis’ Lenten message for 2021 was published on 12 February. "The call to experience Lent as a journey of conversion, prayer and sharing of…
Wednesday, 17 February 2021 19:56
Spirituality in the Pub - Why go Back to Mass?
"Why go back to Mass?' is the theme for the next Goulburn Valley Spirituality in the Pub (GV SIP) event will be held at 7:30…
Wednesday, 17 February 2021 17:36
Caritas India receives prestigious award for its response to COVID-19
Caritas Australia’s partner, Caritas India, has recently been awarded the prestigious Mahatma Gandhi Award 2020 for COVID-19 Humanitarian Efforts. The award recognises the tireless work…
Wednesday, 17 February 2021 17:29
Failure to 'Raise the Rate' could entrench disadvantage
Catholic Social Services Australia CEO Ursula Stephens says the failure to retain the higher Jobseeker rate provided during the pandemic will create financial pressure on…
Wednesday, 17 February 2021 17:10
He'll Heal Me For Sure
Noel Davis’ poem, “He’ll Heal Me For Sure”, offers simple words to pray through this season of Lent, for ourselves, for those in our…
Wednesday, 17 February 2021 17:00
Catholic Sector welcomes sector wide collaboration
Now is the time to Act! Catholic Health Australia, Australia’s largest non-government grouping of aged-care services, today welcomed the launch of a nationwide coalition of…
