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Thursday, 13 August 2026 19:45

Mission and Synodality: Essential to Parish and School Life

What does it look and feel like to be a parish or school intentionally focused on mission and shaped by synodality?

Thursday, 13 August 2026 19:38

Appeal to Protect St Kilian’s Church: Be part of the Legacy

Fr Junray Rayna, Administrator of St Kilian’s Parish, has launched an appeal to help protect and preserve St Kilian’s Church following a serious fire that…

Thursday, 13 August 2026 19:32

Looking Out for One Another: Safety Part of Parish Life

“Managing safety and risk is something we all have a part in,” says Andrew Johnson, Diocesan Safety, Risk and Compliance Officer.

'The Harvest is Abundant'

A Pastoral Letter for National Vocations Awareness Week 2026

Friday, 31 July 2026 15:19

Vespers on the Eve of the Liturgical Installation

On the 29 July Vespers were held at Sacred Heart Cathedral Bendigo.

Friday, 31 July 2026 13:23

Ninth Bishop of Sandhurst Installation in Photos

Photographs from the Liturgical Installation of the ninth Bishop of Sandhurst

Friday, 31 July 2026 11:25

The Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus (RCJ)

The Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus (RCJ) the Order that Shaped Bishop Rene

Friday, 31 July 2026 11:08

More about Bishop René Ramirez RCJ

"When we look back on our lives, we can often see that God was guiding us all along,"

Friday, 31 July 2026 10:13

Bishop René RCJ Led by the Holy Spirit

Led by the Holy Spirit: Bishop René RCJ shares his vision for the Diocese of Sandhurst

Friday, 17 July 2026 01:01

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

The 2026 Glasgow Commonwelath Games feature a fully integrated program where Para athletes compete alongside mainstream (able-bodied) athletes at the same event and venues, representing their…

Thursday, 16 July 2026 22:54

Mission to Care for Creation Seminar at SFI

Caring for creation is a mission shared by every Catholic, which is why the call to protect our common home is a focus of one…

Thursday, 16 July 2026 22:44

Fr Tony Hill on 40 years of Ministry

'The best part of priesthood is the people': Fr Tony Hill reflects on 40 years of ministry

Thursday, 16 July 2026 22:35

Proclaim26! Challenging Parish Leaders

Helping parishioners to identify their gifts a key takeaway from the Archdiocese of Melbourne's Proclaim Conference.

Thursday, 16 July 2026 22:24

Beyond the Face: the Faith that shapes Dale Wright OAM

This year, Shepparton parishoner, Dale Wright was awarded an Order of Australia for his service to the Shepparton community.

Thursday, 02 July 2026 15:41

Mr Greg Westbrook appointed Diocesan Business Manager

Mr Greg Westbrook has been appointed Diocesan Businesss Manager (Executive Officer), effective 1 July 2026.

Wednesday, 01 July 2026 16:58

SFI Keynote: Building a Community, Growing as Communities of Mission

Fr Richard Rosse and Ann O'Brien, keynote speakers from St Catherine of Siena Parish, Caroline Springs discuss an intentional approach to missionary discipleship and growing…