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Thursday, 14 August 2025 17:43
CCR Pilgrims of Hope Renewal Day
On Saturday 6 September 2025, Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) Sandhurst invites you to a day of renewal at St Brendan's, Shepparton.
Thursday, 14 August 2025 15:36
Seeing Christ in Every Child
Shepparton parishioner, mother, and SMPC member, Jobelle Collier shares her hope for a Church where parents feel supported and children are welcomed as a blessing…
Thursday, 14 August 2025 09:52
Formation Gathering to Focus on building Communities of Belonging
Preparations for Building a Community of Belonging are well underway. Parishes are encouraged to bring a cohort of parishioners to the Sandhurst Formation Gathering, becuase…
Wednesday, 13 August 2025 22:10
Moribund to Magnetic Community: A Reflection from Fr Junray
Not long ago, I received a letter from a parishioner that pierced me deeply. He wrote bluntly, “I don’t want to be part of a…
Wednesday, 13 August 2025 21:49
Liborius connects Paderborn with the World
In his homily at Paderborner Dom on Liborian Tuesday, Bishop Shane emphasised the importance of St Liborius as a bridge builder between people all over…
Wednesday, 13 August 2025 21:42
Relics of St Liborius a Gift of Friendship
“Liborius, the Gallo-Roman bishop from the 4th century, could never have imagined that a part of him would one day be in a continent called…
Wednesday, 13 August 2025 21:34
Formation Plan kicks off with Goals Workshops for Kyabram and Tatura
On Thursday, 7 August, parishioners from Kyabram and Tatura gathered at St Augustine’s Church in Kyabram for the first parish-based Goals Familiarisation Workshop in the…
Thursday, 31 July 2025 16:11
Registrations now open for Sandhurst Pilgrimage to ACYF
Sandhurst Youth Ministry are proud to announce that registrations for the Sandhurst Pilgrimage to ACYF 2025 are open.
Thursday, 31 July 2025 15:45
Youth Lead the Way at Holy Rosary
Holy Rosary Church in White Hills was buzzing last Saturday night as the newly formed parish youth group stepped up to lead the Mass, and…
Thursday, 31 July 2025 11:39
100 Years of Christian Workers: A Legacy of Faith, Friendship and Formation
YCW Alumni recently celebrated the Centenary of the Young Christian Workers Movement. How did this Movement impact their lives and what advice would they give…
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 10:57
Mons. Frank Marriott reflects on YCW in Sandhurst
Monsignor Frank Marriott reflects on the Young Christian Workers (YCW) in Sandhurst
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 10:42
Bishop Shane shares Story of Sandhurst at LiboriFest in Germany
Bishop Shane Mackinlay recently spoke at the Abend der Weltkirche (Evening of the World Church), a significant event on the eve of the Libori Festival…
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 10:29
Bishop Shane at Liborifest: A Festival of Faith and Friendship
Bishop Shane and two priests from Sandhurst were among the international guests at the Liborifest in Paderborn, Germany.
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 10:22
Meet Elliott Tamplin: the New Guy who likes things Old and New
Not many people can say they’ve shaken hands with Pope Francis — or had their writing quoted in one of his messages — but Sandhurst…
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 10:00
Shepparton Clergy Appointments October 2025
Pastoral Appointments for Shepparton Parishes following Fr Joe Taylor's Retirement at the September 2025.
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 09:19
Ignite Youth Conference Sydney 2025 – A Life-Changing Experience
Rose McSweeney, Year 11 Faith Captain at Catherine McAuley College "can't recommend 'Ignite' enough!"
Thursday, 24 July 2025 18:54
Pastoral Leader and Chaplains for ACYF Pilgrimage
The Pastoral Leadership of the Sandhurst Pilgrimage to the Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Melbourne in November 2025 has been announced by Bishop Shane Mackinlay. .
Thursday, 24 July 2025 17:29
Diocesan Formation Gathering 2025
Building Communities of Belonging: The Diocesan Formation Gathering will explore practical ways to create parishes that are spiritually grounded, relationally rich and outward-looking.
