2nd August 2026 | Bulletin Notices
Celebrating the Eighth Centenary of the Death of St Francis of Assisi
Bishop Greg Bennet invites all parishioners across the Diocese of Sale to join in a special pilgrimage celebrating the Franciscan Jubilee Year.
This sacred journey is not about physical distance, but a journey of the heart. Together, we will travel to Benambra—nestled amidst the scenic Omeo High Plains—home to the only church in our diocese dedicated to St Francis of Assisi.
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 2nd
Saturday, October 3rd
Location Information
All are warmly welcome to be part of this unforgettable diocesan pilgrimage.
For more information visit: cdsale.org.au/year-of-saint-francis-of-assisi
You are invited to join us online to explore the incredible legacy of Saint Mary MacKillop. This session offers a wonderful opportunity to draw inspiration from her life and discover practical ways to make a meaningful difference in today’s world.
Presenter: Sr Rita Malavasi RSJ, a Melbourne-based Sister of Saint Joseph with over 30 years of ministry in Catholic education and spiritual direction. Known affectionately as the "Nun on the Run", Sister Rita is a prominent, award-winning advocate for refugees and asylum seekers.
This weekend is the CatholicCare Victoria Sunday Appeal. CatholicCare Victoria works with those facing homelessness, those experiencing mental health challenges, families struggling with relationship problems, newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers, and those experiencing grief and trauma. This year, the Appeal aims to give hope and support to people experiencing homelessness. Our faith calls us to welcome the stranger and care for those most in need. Your compassion ensures individuals and families are supported with safe housing, practical assistance, and compassionate care as they rebuild their lives.
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Join us for a Healing Mass celebrated by Fr. Isaac Zaki. All are welcome to bring family and friends!
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." — Psalm 147:3
The national Census is an important opportunity for everyone in Australia to be counted and represented. The information collected helps governments and community organisations - including churches - plan for services, infrastructure, and support in our local areas.
We encourage all members of the Sale diocese to take part in the Census and include your religious affiliation. Your response helps ensure that our faith communities are recognised and supported in future planning.
All across the Diocese of Sale are invited to a special enrichment day hosted by Worldwide Marriage Encounter, a Catholic ministry dedicated to enhancing couple communication and rekindling marital passion.
Based on Gary Chapman's The 5 Love Languages, this practical and humorous day helps couples understand how to fill each other's "emotional love tank". It will be presented by Deb and Paul Cochran (married 37 years).
All are warmly invited to a special presentation on Vatican II’s Teaching on the Sacred Liturgy, focusing on Sacrosanctum Concilium.
We are delighted to welcome Rev. Dr. Max Vodola, who will be leading this insightful session exploring the depth and beauty of the Church's liturgical teachings.
The Mothers Who Pray for Their Children movement warmly invites you to their upcoming Formation Gathering, to be held on Sunday, 16 August 2026 at St Michael the Archangel Parish, Traralgon.
The theme for this year's gathering is "Eucharist: God's Gift, Encounter with Christ", inspired by our formation book Eucharist: Gift of God, Place of Encounter. The day will include prayer, formation talks, fellowship, and Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Greg Bennet.
This gathering is open to mothers, grandmothers, and all those interested in growing deeper in their faith and understanding of the Eucharist.
You’re invited to the Catholic Earthcare Season of Creation Gathering 2026, a two-day national online event bringing together Catholics from across Australia to Listen, Reflect and Act in care for our common home.
Join us on 3–4 September 2026 for two inspiring days of learning, connection and action.
Be inspired by keynote speakers from leading voices across the Church, engage in practical workshops to support your actions, and explore how faith, ecology and justice can come together in your community.
Whether you're from a parish, school, diocese, ministry or religious community, or are just getting started on your own earthcare journey, this gathering is for you!
Register now and be part of a growing movement for hope-filled action: www.caritas.org.au/soc-gathering
The Catholic Earthcare Season of Creation Gathering is an endorsed Caritas Australia initiative, with the support of the Bishops' Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service and in partnership with @Catholic Religious Australia.
Clergy, RCIA Coordinators, RCIA teams, and interested parishioners are warmly invited to an upcoming workshop that aims to deepen your understanding and share experiences of the RCIA journey.
The Inverloch Catholic Women's League warmly invites you to a spiritual Reflection Day. Come along for a day of prayer, community, and deeper insight.
Celebrate Culture, Heritage, and Unity!
Join us at St Mary’s Cathedral as our parish family comes together to honor our diverse community.
Event Details
Highlights
All Are Welcome! Bring family and friends to celebrate with us.
Join us online to better understand what Pope Francis calls “integral ecology,” and to explore how, as people of faith, we are called to care for the Earth—our common home—in practical ways, as both a spiritual and ethical responsibility.
Every ritual in the Mass has a purpose. Join us to explore what we do and why we do it—from the Sign of the Cross to the Final Blessing—so we can listen, respond, and be transformed by God’s presence.
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Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.
Pray with the Pope: For respect for human life
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord of life,
You created us in love and called us to live in fullness. Each person is a sacred gift that reflects your face, from the first instant of existence to the final breath of their journey on earth.
Today we ask for the grace to recognize and protect the unique and unrepeatable value of every human being. May we learn to welcome life unconditionally, to tenderly care for fragility, to accompany each stage with respect, and to bravely defend those who have no voice.
Forgive us, Lord, when we fall into indifference or the culture of discard, when we fail to see in others a being worthy of love. Give us a new heart, always ready to choose life, and generous hands that protect it through concrete actions.
Make your Church a living witness of the Gospel of life, an open home where every life is celebrated, where no one feels unwanted, and where dignity is always honored and protected.
Lord Jesus,
may we love life as You love it: with tenderness, fidelity, and self-giving. May we proclaim, in words and actions, that every human life is worth the total gift of ourselves.
Amen.
On 24 June 2026, Venezuela was struck by two major earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, impacting the nation's central and northern regions. Our partner, Caritas Venezuela, has begun mobilising relief efforts, including the delivery of vital support such as water, food, sanitation and shelter. Funds raised through the appeal will support Caritas Venezuela’s emergency response, delivered in partnership with local communities and the Church. Please visit our website: https://www.caritas.org.au/venezuela
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