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Thursday, 22 October 2026 15:55
Registrations are open - Sandhurst Gather Saturday 5 December 2026 at St Kilian's Bendigo
Register via this link https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/sandhurst-gather-2026-1666095 Or the QR Code
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 14:12
Applications Open - Sandhurst Pilgrimage WYD Seoul 2027
Bishop René Ramirez RCJ invites young adults ages 18-35 to apply to join him on pilgrimage to WYD Seoul, 30 July - 11 August 2027
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 10:43
Date Claim - Sandhurst Gather Saturday 5 December 2026 at St Kilian's Bendigo
DATE CLAIM Sandhurst Gather – Saturday 5 December 10am-3pmSandhurst Youth Ministry Event at St Kilian’s for young people ages 16-35.All welcome. See flyer. Registration and…
Wednesday, 07 October 2026 21:51
Caring for Those who have given So Much
The Priests Retirement Foundation of the Diocese of Sandhurst is shining a light on the importance of caring for the priests who have spent their…
Wednesday, 07 October 2026 20:55
Interfaith Meditative Walk for the Season of Creation
The Season of Creation concluded on Sunday 4 October, the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, the universally admired patron saint of ecology. To celebrate,…
Wednesday, 07 October 2026 18:04
St Joseph's Benalla Celebrates 150 Years
St Joseph’s Catholic Parish Benalla will celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Parish on Sunday 25 October with a Concelebrated Mass at 2 p.m. with Bishop…
Monday, 05 October 2026 12:36
Faith in action – Election guide
Faith in action – Election guide
Wednesday, 30 September 2026 16:48
Protect St Kilian’s Appeal
St Kilian's is a unique church and landmark in Bendigo, with links to goldfields pioneer priest Dr Henry Backhaus. A recent arson attack has prompted the Diocese…
Wednesday, 30 September 2026 16:38
Bendigo Author publishes Historical Novel on Irish Migration to Argentina
Bendigo parishioner John A Clancy published the historical novel, “A Bard on the Pampas: A Story of Irish Migration to Argentina”, last December.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026 16:25
A Sandhurst migration story
Member of Chancery Staff becomes an Australian Citizen
Monday, 28 September 2026 15:46
St Joseph's School Chiltern celebrates 125 Years of Faith, Learning and Community
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St Joseph's Primary School, Chiltern, proudly celebrated its 125th anniversary with a memorable day of reflection, celebration and connection on Friday 11 September. https://www.sandhurst.catholic.org.au/news-a-events3/news2#sigProId2721f76ae2
Thursday, 10 September 2026 11:36
Behind the Byline: A Note from the Editor
After more than 130 editions of Sandpiper e-News, this is my first and last ‘note from the editor’.
Wednesday, 09 September 2026 17:19
Deanery Forums Round 2: Reports Now Available
Reports from the second round of Deanery Forums are now available.
Wednesday, 09 September 2026 15:43
150 years of Faith and Family at Muskerry’s St Martin of Tours
St Martin of Tours was packed to the rafters on Sunday, 30 August, as more than 270 people celebrated its 150th anniversary.
Tuesday, 08 September 2026 12:43
Believing on Upside Down Country
A New book reveals Bendigo’s rich history of faith and belief.
Tuesday, 08 September 2026 09:48
Season of Creation begins with Living Water
At the Season of Creation Mass, on 1 September, it was hard to imagine a more glorious day.
Tuesday, 08 September 2026 09:34
When Caring for Creation hits Home
Sometimes the most profound lessons about caring for creation arrive in very ordinary ways.
Friday, 04 September 2026 09:36
Interfaith Meditative Walk
The Sandhurst Care for Creation Team and Bendigo Interfaith Council invite you to an Interfaith Meditative Walk.
