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Thursday, 13 November 2025 13:00
Love Transcends Death in November of Hope
November, the month of remembrance isn’t a time to dwell in sorrowful memories of the loved ones we miss; it’s a time to transform our…
Thursday, 13 November 2025 11:40
Red Wednesday: One Body, One Prayer, One Hope
We hear from Fr Henry Onyirioha from Nigeria and Fr Uday Marneni from India, what they think Australians need to know about the persecution of…
Thursday, 13 November 2025 11:33
Red November unites thousands to remember, pray for, and support persecuted Christians
This month, Cardinal Mykola Bychock, Ambassador for Red November, is encouraging Australian Catholics to offer Masses and prayer services for persecuted Christians and martyrs of…
Monday, 10 November 2025 11:26
6000 to flock to ACYF: Sandhurst Youth won't feel lost
6,000 Pilgrims to gather in Melbourne for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival, but Sandhurst Pilgrims won't feel lost in the crowd, thanks to their preparation…
Monday, 10 November 2025 11:23
Saint Carlo Acutis Exhibition
Fr Stephen Bolling invites us to discover how “God’s Influencer” shared his profound devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist
Monday, 10 November 2025 11:14
You Can’t Waste a Moment
Fr Adi Indra found himself surprisingly hooked on a podcast with Ita Buttrose ...
Monday, 10 November 2025 11:08
Share a Pilgrimage of the Heart
The ten days of school holidays before 28 December share a Pilgrimage of the Heart with your child and create a legacy of faith before…
Thursday, 30 October 2025 20:38
“Walking Together in Hope
A pilgrimage captures the essence of what a Jubilee is meant to be: a journey of conversion, renewal, and encounter with God’s mercy.
Thursday, 30 October 2025 20:35
ACYF Pilgrims formed in Faith, sent in Hope
As excitement builds for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) in November 2025, Sandhurst Pilgrimage Group Leaders are preparing the hearts and minds of their…
Thursday, 30 October 2025 17:15
51 Years of the Marian Festival: Where Faith and Gratitude Meet
The 51st Marian Festival unfolded like a living prayer at Sacred Heart Cathedral on 12 September. A tapestry of faith, gratitude and devotion.
Thursday, 30 October 2025 16:54
The Spirituality of Carlo Acutis’ Holy Relic
“St Carlo Acutis offers more than a fresh face for an ancient Church,” writes Charles Murphy, exploring how the relic of this modern saint carries…
Thursday, 30 October 2025 16:46
Saint Carlo Acutis’ Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition
22–28 November | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo: Step into Sacred Heart Cathedral this November and encounter the remarkable witness of Saint Carlo Acutis, the ‘saint of…
Thursday, 23 October 2025 16:07
Farewell Bells for Bishop Shane
After flying in from commitments in Europe Bishop Shane touched down in Bendigo for just three days to say his goodbyes before being installed as…
Thursday, 16 October 2025 18:19
Farewell our Faithful Shepherd: Fr Joe Taylor Retires
After 51 years of faithful service as a priest of Sandhurst, Fr Joe Taylor has officially put down his parish diary and stepped into retirement.
Thursday, 16 October 2025 17:53
Parish Admin Conference 2025: Nurturing the Hearts of Parish Life
Early in October, parish administration staff gathered at the Chancery for their annual professional development conference.
Thursday, 16 October 2025 17:42
Love at the Heart of Mission: A short reflection on the Diocesan Formation Gathering
At the Diocesan Formation Gathering, Dr Chris Cotter was struck by the profound simplicity of Fr Jake Mudge’s insight: building communities of belonging is ultimately…
Monday, 13 October 2025 12:13
Diocesan Formation Gathering explores New Pathways for Welcome and Invitation
More than 120 Catholics from across the Diocese grappled with questions about creating communities of beloning at the Diocesan Formation Gatheringon Saturday, 11 October.
Thursday, 18 September 2025 17:35
Catch the Flame: A Podcast for the Young of our Diocese
Catch the Flame is a new Sandhurst Youth Ministry podcast exploring faith and life with young people across the Diocese.
