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News

Read the latest stories from across our Diocese here, or read Sandpiper e-News, our fortnightly digital newsletter. 

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Monsignor Frank Marriott reflects on the Young Christian Workers  (YCW) in Sandhurst 
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…
Bishop Shane and two priests from Sandhurst were among the international guests at the Liborifest in Paderborn, Germany. 
Not many people can say they’ve shaken hands with Pope Francis — or had their writing quoted in one of his messages — but Sandhurst…
Pastoral Appointments for Shepparton Parishes following Fr Joe Taylor's Retirement at the  September 2025. 
Rose McSweeney, Year 11 Faith Captain at Catherine McAuley College "can't recommend 'Ignite' enough!"
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. 
South Shepparton parishioner, Anthony Holligan, has been received by Bishop Shane Mackinlay as a Candidate for the Permanent Diaconate, marking a significant step in his…
Fr Uday Marneni reflects on Bishop Shane's  four-day visit to Kyabram, part of the diocesan Parish Visitation Program. 
Wednesday, 23 July 2025 11:16

Sacred Heart Celebration fuels Compassion

On 27 June, Shepparton school communities celebrated the Feast of the Sacred Heart in support of Vinnie's Winter Appeal .
Sandhurst Youth Ministry’s Jessan Tano used to spend her days responding to terrorist threats.
Fr Adi Indra, enjoyed a concert at Hamer Hall recently where he experienced more than he had anticipated. 
The deep and faithful service of Fr Michael Morley and Fr Leo Hynes since their ordination in 1975 was recently acknowledged at the diocesan Jubilarian…
Thursday, 10 July 2025 12:30

YCW In Australia Today: Webinar

What’s life really like for young people in Australia right now? Join YCW and the Cardijn Institute  for a powerful night of stories, truth-telling and…
Thursday, 10 July 2025 12:19

WYD Cross and Icon Arrive in Melbourne

Excitement is building for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF), with the arrival of two internationally recognised World Youth Day (WYD) symbols.
In late June Tatura welcomed Bishop Shane to their parish, school and homes, as part of the diocesan Parish Visitation Program.
From 23-27 June, priests from across the Diocese of Sandhurst gathered at Corpus Christi College in Carlton for the biannual clergy retreat.
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