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Wednesday, 04 October 2023 10:22
Fr Boniface brings missionary zeal wherever he goes
The tranquillity of regional Victoria is sonorously appreciated by a man who has lived all his years in societies working through the aftermath of violence…
Tuesday, 03 October 2023 12:31
GROW Australia
Grow Australia is a community-based organisation that has helped thousands of people with their recovery from mental ill-health through a program of mutual support and…
Monday, 25 September 2023 16:40
Synod a “safe space” for Participants
"In October, I will be one of 15 Australians and hundreds of people from around the world gathering in Rome for the first assembly of…
Monday, 25 September 2023 14:23
Issues around the VOICE are moral, not just political, say Bishops
Australia’s Catholic bishops say the issues surrounding the proposed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice “are not just political”, but are also “moral and ethical”,…
Friday, 22 September 2023 02:55
Ruth Lawlor to co-chair newly formed Australian Catholic Youth Ministry Network
Sandhurst's Ruth Lawlor is to co-chair the newly formed Australian Catholic Youth Ministry Network. The ACYMN aims to foster and support leaders in the Catholic…
Friday, 22 September 2023 02:47
Bishop Shane leads online conversation on the Synod on Synodality
On 14 September Bishop Shane led a virtual conversation Synod on Synodality – Room for Everyone in Our Church hosted by Garrett Publishing with the Australian…
Friday, 22 September 2023 02:43
Bishop Shane and other Australians prepare for Synod
Early next month, Bishop Shane will travel to Rome in preparation for the first Session of the XVI Synod of Bishops. Bishop Shane is participating…
Friday, 22 September 2023 01:54
Changing Places: Public Toilet Facilities for People living with Disability
Changing Places toilet facilities allow people with high support needs to participate in all elements of community life, without having to limit their time out…
Friday, 22 September 2023 01:16
Assimilation Is a Two-Way Process: Bishop Lyons advises Australians to learn from Migrants
The following article was published in The Advocate in 1952. Quoting the late Bishop Patrick Francis Lyons who spoke at the opening of a church-kindergarten…
Friday, 22 September 2023 01:11
Unity in Diversity: the Changing Face of the Sandhurst Presbyterate
As we focus on Migrants and Refugees this weekend, let’s not forget to pray for those in our midst who pray for us. Of the…
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 20:59
Bishop Shane’s Indian Odyssey
In August this year, Bishop Shane spent ten “fascinating and eye-opening” days in India, where he visited the families of Sandhurst priests, Fr Vijay Bandanadam…
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 00:57
The Voice referendum is still on a knife’s edge
Research released last week (13 September) by National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC), has found that the Voice referendum sits on a…
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 00:46
A Frozen Wonderland at St Liborius
There was excitement at St Liborius' in Eaglehawk recently, as students took to the stage for the all-school production of the Disney classic, “Frozen”.
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 00:42
St Joseph’s “Lion King Junior” left people singing all the way home
St Joseph's Primary School in Quarry Hill presented the much-loved Disney classic, "The Lion King Jr" at the Capital Theatre in Bendigo during Term Three.
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 00:35
Ms Kate Fogarty new Executive Director of CESL
Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd welcomes Ms Kate Fogarty to the role of Executive Director of Catholic Education Sandhurst commencing January 2024.
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 00:26
Get to know Christine Sebire
Christine Sebire is a Member of the Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council (SMPC) and is one of three lay people (and the only woman) appointed…
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 00:17
Rogationist Community to serve in Shepparton South and Nagambie
In November, two priests of the Rogationist Fathers of the Heart of Jesus will establish a community at St Mel’s Parish, Shepparton South and will…
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 23:46
A Memorable Journey through India
Fr Vijay Bandanadam accompanied Bishop Shane throughout his pastoral visits in India and wrote a delightful daily account of this journey of a lifetime.
