News & Events

Thursday, 24 July 2025 18:54

Pastoral Leader and Chaplains for ACYF Pilgrimage

The Pastoral Leadership of the Sandhurst Pilgrimage to the Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Melbourne in November 2025 has been announced by Bishop Shane Mackinlay. .

Thursday, 24 July 2025 17:29

Diocesan Formation Gathering 2025

Building Communities of Belonging: The Diocesan Formation Gathering will explore practical ways to create parishes that are spiritually grounded, relationally rich and outward-looking.

Thursday, 24 July 2025 09:02

Anthony Holligan admitted as Candidate to Diaconate

South Shepparton parishioner, Anthony Holligan, has been received by Bishop Shane Mackinlay as a Candidate for the Permanent Diaconate, marking a significant step in his…

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 11:33

One Parish, Many Faces: Bishop Encounters the Spirit of Kyabram

Fr Uday Marneni reflects on Bishop Shane's four-day visit to Kyabram, part of the diocesan Parish Visitation Program.

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 11:16

Sacred Heart Celebration fuels Compassion

On 27 June, Shepparton school communities celebrated the Feast of the Sacred Heart in support of Vinnie's Winter Appeal .

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 08:56

From SWAT to Sandhurst: Jessan Tano brings her Fire and Faith to SYM

Sandhurst Youth Ministry’s Jessan Tano used to spend her days responding to terrorist threats.

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 08:41

Holy Mother of God in Hamer Hall: Music as Prayer

Fr Adi Indra, enjoyed a concert at Hamer Hall recently where he experienced more than he had anticipated.

Thursday, 10 July 2025 13:07

Jubilarian Mass celebrates a Centenary of Priesthood

The deep and faithful service of Fr Michael Morley and Fr Leo Hynes since their ordination in 1975 was recently acknowledged at the diocesan Jubilarian…

Thursday, 10 July 2025 12:30

YCW In Australia Today: Webinar

What’s life really like for young people in Australia right now? Join YCW and the Cardijn Institute for a powerful night of stories, truth-telling and…

Thursday, 10 July 2025 12:19

WYD Cross and Icon Arrive in Melbourne

Excitement is building for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF), with the arrival of two internationally recognised World Youth Day (WYD) symbols.

Friday, 04 July 2025 15:15

Bishop Shane's Pastoral Visit to Tatura

In late June Tatura welcomed Bishop Shane to their parish, school and homes, as part of the diocesan Parish Visitation Program.

Friday, 04 July 2025 14:37

Reflections from the 2025 Clergy Retreat

From 23-27 June, priests from across the Diocese of Sandhurst gathered at Corpus Christi College in Carlton for the biannual clergy retreat.

Friday, 04 July 2025 14:28

Building Community through Liturgy

How does liturgy shape us — not just as individuals, but as a Church responding to the signs of the times? In Numurkah recently, Fr…

Thursday, 26 June 2025 09:21

Eucharistic People: Corpus Christi celebrated Across the Diocese

The Feast of Corpus Christi was celebrated in diverse and meaningful ways across the Diocese with parish communities gathering in prayer, procession and formation.