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Wednesday, 01 September 2021 14:08

Applications invited for Study and Mentoring (SAM) Program

The Sisters of the Good Samaritan Study and Mentoring (SAM) Program offers financial assistance for women undertaking tertiary studies at a recognised theological institution. Core…

Wednesday, 01 September 2021 13:36

Humanitarian Emergency in Lebanon Reaches Crisis Point

By Kerry Stone With all the crises currently being reported including COVID, climate events and Afghanistan, little is being heard of the disaster unfolding in…

Wednesday, 01 September 2021 13:29

Catholic agencies provide relief in Haiti after earthquake and Tropical Storm Grace

By Kerry Stone After the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck the south of Haiti on Saturday August 14, Catholic agencies, Catholic Relief Services (Caritas USA)…

Wednesday, 01 September 2021 13:15

Catholics Respond to Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan

It is clear many Afghan people, particularly ethnic minorities, women and children, are in great danger in their own country. In addition, more than 5,100…

Wednesday, 01 September 2021 12:57

Bendigo Catholics Stand in Solidarity with local Afghan Community

Upon hearing and seeing the distressing news coming out of Afghanistan last week, members of the local Afghan community gathered at a Bendigo Catholic Church…

Wednesday, 01 September 2021 11:56

Paralympians An Inspiration for All

By Mary Pianta We are only halfway through the Tokyo Paralympic Games and I have watched some of the most talented athletes and heard the most…

Wednesday, 01 September 2021 11:37

Celebrate God's Creation

By Lyn Breen Today, 1 September, is the first day of Spring and the first day of the Season of Creation. Today, of all days,…

Wednesday, 01 September 2021 09:57

A Disciple of Christ in the World Today

What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ in the world today? Sandhurst seminarian, Jackson Saunders, reflects on his studies at Catholic Theological…

Wednesday, 25 August 2021 22:17

Victorian Bishops Call for Justice and Compassion Towards Afghan Community

The Victorian Bishops have released a pastoral statement expressing their concern for the Afghan community overseas and in Victoria. The Bishops call for justice and…

Wednesday, 18 August 2021 10:11

Technology in place for First Plenary Council Assembly

Sandhurst Plenary Council Members (delegates) Bishop Shane Mackinlay, Fr Joe Taylor VG, Fr Brian Boyle EV, Ms Ruth Lawlor and Ms Cathy Jenkins will use…

Tuesday, 17 August 2021 15:27

Tokyo Paralympics - The Games the World Needs

Mary Pianta, Sandhurst's Disability Contact Coordinator, is looking forward to the Paralympic Games which will start on 24 August. Despite civil resistance in Japan, which…

Tuesday, 17 August 2021 15:08

Sandhurst Plenary Council Members coming to listen

Goulburn Valley Spirituality In the Pub Monday 30 August 2021 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.Terminus Hotel, Shepparton As they prepare for the first Assembly of the Plenary…

Monday, 16 August 2021 13:39

National Day of Prayer for the Pandemic

22 August 2021 The National Council of Churches Australia calls us to unite in prayer for a world distressed by the global pandemic. The theme…

Monday, 16 August 2021 13:11

A Centenary of Love and Devotion

The Legion of Mary Sandhurst Curia will celebrate 100 years since the Legion of Mary was established. All are invited to join the festivities starting…

Monday, 16 August 2021 12:36

Top Students Recognised

By Jenni Kennedy Catholic Education Sandhurst students Joshua McInness (Sacred Heart College Yarrawonga) and Abby Smyth (Notre Dame College Shepparton) have both been recognised for…

Monday, 16 August 2021 12:08

Bishops Urge Action to Care for the Earth, Care for the Poor

By Kerry StoneSandhurst Coordinator Caritas/JusticeThe Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has made an historic commitment to work towards a more sustainable Church in its annual statement…