Saturday 27 July was a cold, wet day in Bendigo; the perfect day for Fr Junray Rayna’s second Winter Spiritual Retreat. “For me, winter is a season for enjoying the company of friends in the warmth and comfort of home,” said Fr Junray.

Turin’s Inalpi Arena was a hub of activity as 8000 Catholics from across the globe gathered to focus on marriage, faith and family at the XIII International Meeting of Teams of Our Lady in late July.

After two games without spectators because of the global pandemic, the 2024 Parlympic Games are giving Australians living with Disabilities more opportunities to shine.

Schools and parishes across the Diocese celebrated the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly with special Liturgies and social activities to strengthen relationships between young people and the elderly.

After a year of online study from the Philippines, Sandhurst Seminarian Jhunel Mendez now resides at Corpus Christi College, Carlton, where he diligently applies himself to all aspects of seminary life.

Brenda Verbeek is a grandmother, a cherished member of St Kilian’s parish and the same age as Pope Francis. Given these qualifications, we reached out to her for insights on grandparenting in the age of smartphones.

Five Catholic College students from Years 9-12 have earned themselves a place to compete internationally after being crowned the Victorian State Champions at the Hydrogen Grand Prix on 23 July.

SMPC Member, Jean-Marie Mupenda is a statistician and information technology professional with a depth of project management experience, but these skills are not all he brings to the Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council.

Representatives of the Diocese participated at the recent Evangelise Summit. Leslie Cooper shares a reflection.

A Sandhurst priests finds providence in people who have supported him througout his journey.  "I believe it's the Holy Spirit at work", he says.