4 Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst Year in Review 2025 Our Diocese The Diocese of Sandhurst was established in 1874. It represents the Catholic Church in a region in Victoria bounded on the north and east by the Murray River, extending from Kerang to Corryong and as far inland as Euroa and Bright, covering 45,196 square kilometres. A diocese is simply a community of Christ's faithful – it represents a portion of the people of God in a particular area, which is entrusted to a bishop. In the Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst, Bishop Shane Mackinlay is the pastoral leader of more than 84,000 Catholics. He is assisted by priests who minister in 38 parishes within the Diocese. The parishes are grouped into three Deaneries, the Western, Goulburn Valley and North Eastern. The Sandhurst Diocese’s vision and mission is “Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). We welcome all who would like to join our communities or be guided by the principles and teachings of Christ. 409,994 Total Population 84,607 Catholics in region 48 Clergy 9 Religious Congregations 34 Religious 38 Parishes 55 Catholic Schools 19,902 Students in Catholic Schools 6 Preschool and Day Care Centres 550 Children in Preschool and Day Care Centres 1 Catholic Hospital 6 Catholic Aged Care Facilities Sandhurst Sale Melbourne Ballarat
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