Tuesday, 11 October 2022 09:24
Building the Future with Migrants and Refugees
108th Migrant and Refguee Sunday, 25 September 2022
Across the Diocese on Migrant and Refugee Sunday, we remembered the difficult journeys which migrants and refugees have made to start a new life in Australia. We acknowledged the heartbreak in leaving home and the challenges of being new in a land with a different culture and even language. We also celebrated the gifts migrants and refugees bring to Australia, enriching our life with “beautiful diversity”, as Pope Francis has called it in his recent message for this day.
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Monday, 10 October 2022 22:24
Fr Henry's Abacha Recipe
"This traditional delicacy of the ''Igbo'' people in southeast Nigeria is aromatic and nutritious. Known as African Salad, “Abacha” is made from shredded dried cassava. It's usually eaten for lunch but can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Normally, it goes down well with the local palm-wine but, because the local palm wine is far-fetched here in Australia, we make use of red wine as an alternative."Published in News
Monday, 10 October 2022 21:54
Season of Creation never ends
The 2022 Season of Creation concluded on 4 October with the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology. This global ecumenical celebration encourages over 2.4 billion Christians to pray and take action for our common home. Across our Diocese there were many special Liturgies, and activities to enhance our awe for creation and thus motivate us to take action.We need to think of the Season of Creation as an injection of motivation propelling us – 12 months of the year − towards achieving the 7 Laudato Si’ Goals. In doing so, we follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, St Francis of Assisi, and Pope Francis, responding to the Cry of Earth, and the Cry of the Poor.
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Monday, 10 October 2022 21:17
Methodist - Roman Catholic International Commission Meets in Rome
Wearing his hat as Catholic Co-Chair of the Methodist-Roman Catholic International Commission (MERCIC), Bishop Shane and fellow MERCIC members met in Rome for a week of dialogue. At the end of the week, they met with Pope Francis to present the quinquennial report for the 11th round of 5-year dialogue: “God Reconciling in Christ: On the Way to Full Communion in Faith, Sacraments and Mission.”
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Monday, 10 October 2022 20:16
On release of Interim Report Ruth Lawlor reflects on the consultation phase of SMPC
With the release of Interim Report on the consultation Phase of the Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council (SMPC) Ruth Lawlor reflects on her encounters with parishioners from across Sandhurs
Monday, 10 October 2022 19:36
St Kilian's Filipino Streetfood Fiesta
St Kilian’s Parish, Bendigo celebrated Migrant and Refugee Sunday with Mass followed by a spectacular Filipino Streetfood Fiesta. In his Homily, Parish Administrator, Fr Junray Rayna, humorously shared a story of his first arrival in Australia and then reminded parishioners that every one of us is a traveller and that all of us bring gifts to enrich the tapestry of our communities.
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Monday, 10 October 2022 19:10
Multicultural Sunday in Numurkah
Parishioners at St John’s in Numurkah had a wonderful time celebrating the gifts migrants have brought to parish life. First with prayer at Mass, then sharing food, song and good company outdoors in the beautiful sunshine, writes Kerry Stone.
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Monday, 10 October 2022 18:55
Community of Sons and Daughters of God in Florence Welcomes Bishop Shane
The Community of the Sons and Daughters of God in Florence has recently enjoyed the company of Sandhurst visitors. In early September, the Sons and Daughters of God welcomed Bishop Shane to their community, where he immersed himself in community life. Then at the end of the month, they welcomed Fr Jackson Saunders. Br Massimo, who usually lives in community in Dookie, shares their news ... Published in News
Monday, 10 October 2022 17:04
Bishop Shane visits Paderborn, home of Dr Henry Backhaus
In mid-September, Bishop Shane spent several days visiting the Archdiocese of Paderborn in Germany, which has a long connection with the Diocese of Sandhurst, as it was the home of the first priest on the Bendigo goldfields, Dr Henry Backhaus. Bishop Shane shares some of his experience.
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Monday, 10 October 2022 16:57
Fr Junjun's Bam-I recipe
Bam-i (Pancit Bisaya)
"This dish is popular in my home province of Cebu, the Philippines, where it is a favourite dish at parties and gatherings. Unlike other noodle dishes, Bam-i is a combination of two kinds of noodles, Pancit Canton (Chinese Style) or Flour Stick noodles and Sotanghon or Golden Bihon Noodles."I like this dish because it is easy to make, its ingredients are readily available and, though the quantity of each ingredient is not that great, when cooked, this dish can easily feed a party of 8-10 people with a side of steamed rice.
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