News & Events
Tuesday, 07 March 2023 23:01
Ripples on Waters of Sandhurst
Dr Elissa Roper threw a skipping stone into the waters of Sandhurst catalysing infinitely expanding ripples of synodality throughout the Diocese at the inaugural Sandhurst…
Tuesday, 07 March 2023 22:53
Top Scholars awarded Hansen Scholarship
Three students who graduated from Sandhurst Schools in 2022 have been awarded the prestigious Hansen Scholarship from Melbourne University. The trio graduated from their respective…
Wednesday, 01 March 2023 14:32
One year on, devastation and displacement remain in Ukraine
After twelve months of conflict in Ukraine, the toll on civilians has been catastrophic. Thousands have been killed, many more injured, millions forced to flee,…
Wednesday, 01 March 2023 12:59
Caritas Australia raises over $1 million for Türkiye-Syria earthquake
Since the devastating Türkiye-Syria earthquake on February 6, Caritas Australia has raised more than $1 million for the Türkiye-Syria earthquake appeal.
Wednesday, 01 March 2023 11:36
Three Sandhurst Students awarded Hansen Scholarship
Three students from Sandhurst Schools have been awarded the prestigious Hansen Scholarship from Melbourne University for achieving academic success and demonstrating a commitment to their…
Monday, 13 February 2023 13:45
Bishops Carry Shared Mission Home from Oceania Assembly
On the evening of Friday 10 February 2023, the Catholic bishops of Oceania concluded their week-long gathering in Fiji with a commissioning Mass.
Monday, 13 February 2023 13:39
Bishops name new president for Oceania Federation
Bishop Anthony Randazzo of the New South Wales Diocese of Broken Bay has been announced as the new president of the Federation of Catholic Bishops…
Thursday, 09 February 2023 16:53
Caritas Assisting Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria
Caritas agencies are responding to a series of powerful earthquakes in southeast Turkey and Syria, wherethousands of lives have been lost and the death toll increases…
Thursday, 09 February 2023 16:34
Ruth Reflects on SMPC Preparation and Consultation
Ruth Lawlor says that travelling around the Diocese meeting with people from all over our Diocese has been a wonderful privilege which has impacted her…
Thursday, 09 February 2023 16:26
Final Report on Preparation and Consultation for SMPC
Themes which emerged from the fifty-two consultation meetings held in churches, halls and schools across the Diocese betwen July and December 2022 in preparation for…
Thursday, 09 February 2023 11:07
New Era of Christian Mission to be Grounded in Gospel
Columban missionary priest, Fr Frank Hoare spoke on formation for mission – a key issue that emerged from the churches of Oceania for the Synod…
Wednesday, 08 February 2023 23:23
Project Compassion For All Future Generations
The Diocese of Sandhurst will publicly launch Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion in Hargreaves Mall Bendigo on Shrove Tuesday 21 February and you are invited! Join…
Wednesday, 08 February 2023 22:56
Bishops Challenged to Embrace Synodality
Sr Nathalie Becquart XMCJ, an undersecretary of the Holy See’s Synod of Bishops General Secretariat, addressed the Assembly on Tuesday, challenging the Bishops to walk…
Wednesday, 08 February 2023 22:36
Call for young Australians to join Youth Advisory Groups
Applications are open for Australians aged 16 to 24 to join one of five new Youth Advisory Groups to advise on Australian Government policies and…
Wednesday, 08 February 2023 22:20
Bendigo Palm Sunday Gathering 2023
This year, Palm Sunday falls on 2 April. The day provides an opportunity for people of faith and good will to gather again to promote…
Wednesday, 08 February 2023 22:11
Sandhurst World Youth Day in Lisbon
Sandhurst Youth Ministry is going to World Youth Day (WYD)and we couldn’t be more excited. Expressions of interest are invited from young adults aged 18-35…
Wednesday, 08 February 2023 21:48
Musician Gen Bryant is not waiting anymore
Late last year, musician and composer Gen Bryant wrote a song which still resonates strongly with her today. “I think I almost wrote it as…
Wednesday, 08 February 2023 21:05
It's time to move on to being a mature, responsible and loving Church.
Dr Elissa Roper, a theologian with a strong focus on synodality, will be the keynote speaker at the Diocesan Assembly on 15 February. Dr Roper…
