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A lovely story out of our parish recently!  A parishioner was at an 80th birthday celebration – this parishioner is well known for his singing and Irish recitals. So near the end of the formalities he was asked to give a recital.  This was well received by all but not to let the occasion or… Read more

We are told that we are living longer and while great advancements are made in the medical and science areas, we know this will continue. So when we look back over our lives do we wonder where do we spend much of our time? The Bible says, “the length of our days is seventy years… Read more

The Prison Chaplains attending either Beechworth or Dhurringile Prisons have a regular meeting in Benalla to share and support each other in their ministry. At a recent meeting we had a guest speaker.  He was Ron Jones a motivational therapist, he is in private practice and with SADAD – Shepparton Area Drug Action Committee.  So… Read more

This week we, the priests of the diocese, had our annual retreat at the Seminary in Carlton.  I, like many, left on Thursday to be home in our parishes for the Feast of the Sacred Heart. It is important for us to celebrate as we are under the patronage of the Sacred Heart. Our gospel… Read more

This weekend 17/18th June is the second anniversary of Pope Francis’ response to the problem of climate change with Laudato Si.  This means in common English – Our Common Home. There has been a wonderful response to this document around the world.  Our diocese is certainly doing its part in making people aware of the… Read more