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Thursday, 12 March 2026 17:09
Goals Familiarisation Workshops Well Underway
Over the past fortnight, Goals Familiarisation Workshops were held in Wangaratta, Wodonga and Rochester.
Thursday, 12 March 2026 16:42
Goulburn Valley Deanery Forum
Fostering shared conversation on Mission and Sustainability
Thursday, 12 March 2026 16:26
World Day of Prayer 2026
World Day of Prayer gatherings took place in Kyabram and Inglewood on Friday 5 March.
Wednesday, 11 March 2026 19:31
St Patrick's Day Concert 2026
Rare Irish Oratorio: Australian Première at St Patrick’s Day Concert
Wednesday, 11 March 2026 18:57
Eddie Davies’ Travelling Rosary Crusade
Irish-born Eaglehawk Parishioner, Eddie Davies, is a man with a mission, taking his faith from place to place on his Travelling Rosary Crusade.
Wednesday, 11 March 2026 18:47
St Patrick's Day Reflection
A Reflection on the Solemnity of St Patrick and the Thirteenth Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis.
Wednesday, 11 March 2026 18:17
International Women’s Day 2026
Breakfasts celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) were held across the Diocese to recognise the gifts women bring to their families, parishes, schools and communities.
Wednesday, 11 March 2026 17:55
St Mary’s Mooroopna celebrates 90 Years
St Mary’s Primary School, Mooroopna celebrates 90 Years of Faith, Learning and Community
Thursday, 26 February 2026 12:44
Forty Step Forward at the Rite of Election
Forty adults gathered for the Rite of Election — a decisive step in their faith journey and towards becoming Catholic.
Thursday, 26 February 2026 12:05
“Unite Against Poverty” this Lent with Project Compassion
If you’ve seen excited children walking with buckets of water this week, you’ll know that Lent is here and that Caritas’ annual Project Compassion has…
Thursday, 26 February 2026 11:59
Eucharist28 and the Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst
In September 2028, the Archdiocese of Sydney will host the 54th International Eucharistic Congress.
Thursday, 26 February 2026 11:45
Deanery Forum brings Parishes Together
Ever wondered if other parishes face the same challenges and celebrate the same joys as yours?
Thursday, 26 February 2026 11:43
Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
Paralympians are fiercely proud of being known as Paralympians, writes Mary Pianta, Diocesan Disability Contact Coordinator.
Thursday, 12 February 2026 21:21
Jubilee Migrant Cross
After almost 6000 km since it left Sydney on 5 October last year, the Migrant Jubilee Cross will soon arrive in Sandhurst.
Thursday, 12 February 2026 21:03
Deanery Forums: Opportunities for Inter-Parish Dialogue
The first round of Deanery Forums will soon take place in Bendigo, Shepparton and Wangaratta, providing an invaluable opportunity for inter-parish dialogue, collaboration and shared…
Thursday, 12 February 2026 20:55
Strings of Faith: The Irish Harp and the Story It Carries
Next time you’re at Sacred Heart Cathedral, make sure to take in the new Irish Harp statue ...
Thursday, 12 February 2026 20:48
In the Shelter of Each Other: An Irish Blessing for Sandhurst
Irish Migration has had a profound influence on Australian society, shaping politics, culture, education, religion, and community life.
Thursday, 12 February 2026 20:44
Eucharist28: This is My Body, Given for You
The official journey toward the International Eucharistic Congress 2028 (Eucharist28) has begun.
