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Thursday, 27 November 2025 17:09
Sandhurst ACYF Pilgrims primed and Ready for the Journey
Our young pilgrims are packed, blessed, and ready to hit the road for ACYF this Saturday!
Thursday, 27 November 2025 12:01
International Day of People with Disability
Wednesday, December 3, marks the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) and provides an opportunity to celebrate the lives, contributions and achievements of the…
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 15:13
Tributes for Monsignor Frank Marriott
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Wednesday, 26 November 2025 11:27
Advent and Christmas Prayer and Reflection 2025
In Sandhurst tradition, the Diocese has produced a series of leaflets to guide prayer and reflection over each week of Advent.
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 11:22
Cathedral Square Development On Track
Work is progressing well on the Cathedral Square development, with the demolition of the Cathedral Hall and the neighbouring retail building taking place this week.
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 10:46
Sacred Heart Cathedral Choir Scholarships and Bursaries 2026
If you, or someone you know, loves to sing, 2026 could be a remarkable year to grow your gifts at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Tuesday, 25 November 2025 09:27
Funeral Mass for Mons. Frank Marriott
A Pontifical Concelebrated Funeral Mass for Monsignor Frank Marriott will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 1pm on Wednesday 3 December, 2025.
Monday, 24 November 2025 12:07
Monsignor Francis Kelly “Frank” Marriott OAM RIP
The Diocese mourns death of a “giant of the Diocese”.
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.
