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Thursday, 04 June 2026 13:06
May is the Month of Mary, especially in Heathcote
May is the month of Mary, and in Heathcote, the parish and school communities honoured the Blessed Virgin Mary with two Marian events.
Thursday, 04 June 2026 12:39
Old Kiosk inspires new Devotion in Echuca
A neglected corner of St Mary's Parish has become a focal point for faith, friendship and service
Thursday, 04 June 2026 12:30
Multicultural Mass at Kyabram on Pentecost Sunday
A wonderful celebration was held at St Augustine’s Catholic Church on Pentecost Sunday
Thursday, 04 June 2026 12:24
Elmore brings History to Life
Elmore, students celebrated their Feeast Day withy historical reenactment of OLSH Sisters.' journey in Elmore.
Thursday, 04 June 2026 12:16
Marist Brass Strong Second at Bendigo Eisteddfod
Marist Brass has achieved an impressive result at the 2026 Bendigo Competitions Society Eisteddfod
Tuesday, 02 June 2026 20:49
Good old St Monica’s forever!
Fr Jackson Saunders, who grew up in St Monica's Parish, shares his Homily at a special Mass celebrating 100 years of the Church. St Monica’s…
Tuesday, 02 June 2026 20:41
Spirit Alive and Well at St Monica's
This year marks 100 years of Catholic worship at St Monica's Church in its current location.
Thursday, 28 May 2026 19:52
Sandhurst Formation Institute 2026
The Sandhurst Formation Institute 21 & 22 August 2026.
Wednesday, 27 May 2026 12:33
Resources for Parish Planning
Resources to support parishes in developing a Mission and Pastoral Plan to implement the Sandhurst Strategic Mission and Pastoral Goals (SMP Goals).
Thursday, 21 May 2026 13:43
World Communications Day 2026
Strengthening our Human Voice in a Digital World
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 22:41
Sesquicentenary "Back To" Day at Catherine McAuley College
On Saturday 2 May, Catherine McAuley College celebrates 150 years of Mercy education.
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 22:34
Called into Community one Young Adult Night at a Time
St Kilian’s Young Adult Nights series kicked off with a “Tapas and Theology Night” at the parish café on 14 May.
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 22:26
Sandhurst Youth Ministry Partnership Consultation
Sandhurst Youth Ministry continues its Partnership Consultation series in Echuca and Shepparton.
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 22:20
“Here I Am”: Young People leading in Liturgy
A beautiful sign of growth in our youth ministry is the rise of Youth-led Masses in Bendigo.
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 22:07
A Letter, a Legacy and the Abbotts of Bendigo
A handwritten letter by Bishop Reville reveals a sendee as formidable as the Bishop.
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 21:55
A Way Forward: Pentecost Launch for Parish Renewal Across Sandhurst
New Parish Planning Resources to help parishes develop a parish Mission and Pastoral Plan to implement the Sandhurst Strategic Mission and Pastoral Goals.
Thursday, 07 May 2026 17:31
ANZAC Day: What Remembrance Asks of Us
In the silence of ANZAC Day, Pope Leo XIV’s call resounds: peace must be chosen.
Thursday, 07 May 2026 16:34
Laudato Si’ Week 2026
‘From Hope to Action’ is the theme for Laudato Si’ Week this year. So how are we moving from 'hope' to 'action'?
