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Wednesday, 29 November 2023 18:12
Church in Australia carrying forward its pursuit of synodality
One “particular grace” of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia has been its encouragement of many initiatives in the Church across the country, according to…
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 17:16
Advent Appeal for Ukraine
Last year, the Advent Appeal for Ukraine raised almost $430,000 to support people in war-torn parts of Ukraine through the work of Mudra Sprava, a…
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 17:00
Accompanying a Person Considering Euthanasia
Australia’s Catholic bishops have released a new document to guide priests, chaplains and pastoral workers who are asked to provide pastoral support to Catholics who…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 22:34
Kialla Students get up Close to Creepy Crawlies
Years 3 and 4 students at St Anne’s College, Kialla ventured to the Botanic Gardens to get up close with a smattering of native creepy…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 19:15
MacKillop Art Exhibition: Shaping the Future with Art Thinking
There was a buzz of excitement at Sacred Heart Cathedral last Friday at the launch of the 14th annual MacKillop Art Exhibition which showcases the…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 18:52
Praying for a Lasting Peace: A Statement from Australia's Catholic Bishops
The Australian Catholic Bishops, gathered in Sydney this week, join with the Australian Catholic community in expressing our grief and anguish over the suffering of…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 18:39
Twelfth Round of Methodist – Catholic Dialogue focuses on Unity in Diversity
Bishop Shane stayed in Rome after the Synod on Synodality to Co-chair the twelfth phase of the Methodist-Roman Catholic International Commission (MERCIC), which took place…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 18:07
Red Wednesday: Sacred Heart Cathedral to stand in solidarity with suffering Christians
On Wednesday 22 November, Sacred Heart Cathedral will light up in red, joining the global Red Wednesday Campaign to give voice to the 360 million…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 17:23
Marist House builds Strong Foundation for Regional Students studying in Melbourne
Marist House in Fitzroy provides a safe, stable and supportive environment to tertiary students who are seeking an holistic and formative residential experience while they…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 17:15
All Souls' Day: The Living and the Dead gather in prayer at Pine Grove Cemetery
On All Souls’ Day, Fr Joe Taylor returned to the place of his maternal ancestors – the Dullards. Joined by 34 people, he said Mass…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 17:03
A Festive All Saints’ Day at Myers Flat: Mass, Costumes, Barbeque and Campfire
Parishioners of St Liborius’, Eaglehawk celebrated All Saints’ Day at St Augustine’s Church, Myers Flat; many dressed as a saint or something scary.
Thursday, 16 November 2023 16:55
Sandhurst scores Dullard Family Trifecta – now that’s a win!
Hardworking Lockington couple, Mary and Frank Dullard, were determined to give their nine children a good education. In doing so, they have helped three of…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 16:46
The Rosary Comes Alive in Wangaratta
On the last day of October, the Rosary came to life in Wangaratta, as parishioners formed a human chain of Rosary beads and prayed the…
Wednesday, 15 November 2023 22:27
Youth Pathways 2024 - a compass for school-leavers navigating adulthood
Each year, Sandhurst Youth Ministry publishes ‘Youth Pathways’, a booklet which is made available to every Catholic Year 12 student in Sandhurst.
Wednesday, 15 November 2023 22:14
Meteorologist Jane Bunn makes talking about the weather fun!
It's not every day you get a personal weather forecast from a famous weather presenter, but that's what happened when media identity and qualified meteorologist,…
Wednesday, 15 November 2023 22:08
Get to know Mick Chalkley, SMPC and DFC Member
Mick Chalkley is a member of the Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council and the Diocesan Finance Council (DFC). A parishioner at St Therese’s Kennington and…
Thursday, 02 November 2023 13:32
Caritas Australia, statement on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, 27 October.
Caritas Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of an additional $15m in funding to support those impacted by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Thursday, 02 November 2023 13:28
Caritas Internationalis inaugurates a Global Year of Action on Climate Change.
The Caritas Internationalis has launched a ‘Global Year of Action’ on climate change, which forms the second year of the Caritas Confederation’s broader ‘Together We’…
