News & Events
Friday, 31 May 2024 13:50
Liturgical Ministry Seminar — Present in His Presence
“Pope Francis is challenging us to rediscover Jesus’ presence with us when we celebrate the Liturgy,” says Professor Clare Johnson, Director of the ACU Centre…
Friday, 31 May 2024 13:17
Reconciliation is at the Heart of the Gospel
A Reflection by Josh Lourensz, Executive Director of Catholic Social Services Victoria
Friday, 24 May 2024 16:18
1863 a Year of Great Change for Rev Henry Backhaus
From June in 1852 Backhaus kept meticulous records of the Baptisms, Marriages and uniquely, Deaths that took place in and around the Bendigo goldfields.
Friday, 24 May 2024 11:44
Justice Matters Camp 2024 "Just Together"
Eighty senior secondary students and teachers from twelve Catholic High schools attended the annual Sandhurst ‘Justice Matters Camp’ in Beechworth from 8-10 May.
Thursday, 23 May 2024 10:53
Catholic School Families Excluded from State Budget's Support Package
Vast majority of Catholic school families excluded from the State Budget's $400 School Savings Bonus
Thursday, 23 May 2024 10:12
RAR Bendigo Seeking Rental for Hazara Afghani Refugee Family
An Hazara Afghani family of four will soon arrive in Bendigo via the Australian Government’s Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Program Pilot (CRISP).
Thursday, 09 May 2024 17:20
Monsignor Francis Hickey R.I.P. (14.02. 1927 – 9.05.2024)
Monsignor Frank Hickey died peacefully in Nagambie on the morning of 9 May 2024. He was 97 years old and was in the 73rd year…
Thursday, 09 May 2024 17:10
Sandhurst Youth Ministry Reference Group Update
The Sandhurst Youth Ministry Reference Group has met three times since it was established in October 2023. The Group has been working on a detailed…
Thursday, 09 May 2024 16:53
Being friends with God will help you find your way, says Fr Adi Indra
Fr Adi Indra is looking forward to the next Vocations Discernment Session, which will focus on the first foundational aspect of discernment – prayer.
Thursday, 09 May 2024 16:51
Shepparton Celebrates St Brendan’s Feast Day
Approximately 600 people attended St Brendan’s Feast Day celebrations in Shepparton on Sunday 5 May.
Thursday, 09 May 2024 16:47
Report on the Sixth Meeting of the SMPC (20 April 2024)
At the sixth meeting of the Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council held on 20 April, members worked on a final draft of the Strategic Mission…
Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:36
Seasons For Growth Program May 2024
The Seasons for Growth program is designed to help anyone who has experienced significant change such as loss, death, family breakdown, or other change which has…
Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:25
Vocations Discernment Program: Pathways for Missionary Discipleship
Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Nathan Verallo, says vocations discernment doesn’t apply only to the priesthood.
Friday, 26 April 2024 23:57
L'arche Bendigo creates a Village because it takes a Village
The L’Arche Bendigo Community celebrated their tenth anniversary at a fundraising lunch at St Kilian’s Hall on Sunday 14 April 2024.
Friday, 26 April 2024 23:51
Memorial Window a Radiant Tribute to Avenel’s Fallen.
In St Mary’s Church, Avenel there is a heritage-listed, stained-glass window with imagery of St Martin of Tours, a patron saint of France.
Friday, 26 April 2024 12:42
Another successful Season for Project Compassion
Caritas Australia thanks schools and parishes for another successful Project Compassion.
Friday, 26 April 2024 12:30
Legacy's 92nd ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students
Grade 6 Sudents fromSt Kilian’s Primary School travelled to the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne to participate in Legacy's 92nd ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students…
Friday, 26 April 2024 12:17
St Mary's Avenel Closes its Doors after 132 years
After almost 132 years as the heart of the Catholic community in Avenel, St Mary’s Church has closed due to declining congregation numbers and increasingly…
