News & Events
Friday, 26 April 2024 11:55
A History of Avenel Catholic Church, St Mary's
The story of the church building including its unique architectural and devotional trimmings is one that should be read in context with the story of…
Friday, 26 April 2024 10:50
Do you have a Descendant Baptised by Fr Frawley?
Dr Donna Bailey provides pages of the Inglewood Baptism Registry 1881 for you to peruse. Maybe you have a descendant whose baptism was on these…
Friday, 26 April 2024 10:01
Fr Thomas Frawley An Irish Priest at the Inglewood Frontier
Dr Donna Bailey, Diocesan Archivist shares the tragic story of a young Irish priest who served in the Inglewood Mission for a short time in…
Friday, 26 April 2024 09:27
Liturgical Ministry Seminars May 2024
Liturgical Ministry Formation is Key to Full, Conscious and Active Participation of All at Worship.
Thursday, 11 April 2024 16:39
Fr Rob spreads the Good News to the Metaverse
Fr Rob Galea is reaching out to young people in places where they are, and for Generation Alpha, that’s the Metaverse.
Thursday, 11 April 2024 14:42
Minimum wage rise essential to keeping Australians out of poverty
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has lodged a submission to the Fair Work Commission’s annual wage review through the Australian Catholic Council for Employment Relations…
Thursday, 11 April 2024 13:27
Celebrating 150 years: Documents from the Archives
To celebrate our 150th Anniversary, the Archive will release a document in each edition of the Sandpiper that may appeal to our readers.
Thursday, 11 April 2024 12:53
“Ready to Launch House” Wangaratta blessed by Bishop Shane
An innovative home in Wangaratta gives young locals with disability an opportunity to learn life skills to launch to a life of independence.
Thursday, 11 April 2024 12:47
Get to know Jobelle Collier, SMPC Member
St Brendan’s Shepparton parishioner, Jobelle Collier, brings her perspective as a young mother and migrant to the Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council (SMPC). Jobelle is…
Thursday, 11 April 2024 12:34
Knights raise $1,000 for 150th Anniversary Processional Cross
The Knights of the Southern Cross’ annual Barney’s Picnic has raised $1000 to be put towards the cost of the Sandhurst Diocese’s 150th Anniversary Processional…
Tuesday, 02 April 2024 11:28
New precinct planned for Sacred Heart Cathedral site aims to give Bendigo a boost
The Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst has submitted plans to rejuvenate the church-owned land adjacent to Sacred Heart Cathedral at the corner of High Street and…
Wednesday, 27 March 2024 16:52
Bishop's Shane's Homily Chrism Mass 2024
Bishop Shane spoke of the 150 years since the Dicoese was established, recognising that mission remains constant.
Wednesday, 27 March 2024 14:25
An Easter Message from Bishop Shane Mackinlay
... may the generations of faithful Christians who have gone before us encourage and inspire us ... us to make Jesus’ giving of himself the pattern…
Thursday, 21 March 2024 22:09
Serrans visit the Seminary
On Sunday 10 March, members of Victorian Serra Clubs were warmly welcomed to Corpus Christi College, Carlton for a day of prayer and hospitality.
Thursday, 21 March 2024 21:26
Deanery Meeting focuses on ways to build a Synodal Church in Mission
Sandhurst Deanery consultations are keeping ‘Synodal Dynamism’ alive with Synod consultation meetings.
Friday, 08 March 2024 13:52
International Women's Day 2024 "Inspire Inclusion"
“Each year, when we celebrate International Women’s Day, we are reminded of the ongoing need to take stock of how we are enabling the dignity…
Friday, 08 March 2024 13:40
Student Leaders Shine
It seems the future is in very good hands as the young people in our schools remind us that they are not just the leaders…
Friday, 08 March 2024 13:35
Palm Cross Workshops: Crafting Faith and Community
Palm Cross making workshops at St Brendan's craft community and weave hearts together.
