Letter to People in the Diocese of Sale

Catholic Diocese of Sale Diocesan Administrator’s Office 21 st April 2020 Dear brothers and sisters in the Diocese of SaleGrace and peace, I hope this note finds you well.The first reading of today’s Mass reminds us of our mission to testify to the resurrection of the Lord and to be like Barnabas, sons of encouragement. … [Read more…]

Mass Online

Mass online will continue to be live streamed from the Cathedral each Sunday at 9.30am. As Wednesday May 13, is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Dean Peter is pleased to advise all parishioners we will be able to live-stream a special Mass from the Cathedral at 10.15am. Following the Mass, we will have … [Read more…]

St Therese of Lisieux

As you are aware, the Pilgrimage of the Relics of St Therese of Lisieux and her parents, St Louis and Zelie Martin has been put on hold and the scheduled dates for Diocese of Sale in April have been cancelled. But there is exciting news!The relics of St Therese of Lisieux and her parents – … [Read more…]

Messages from St Mary’s

Fr Peter’s letter to the Parishoners of St Mary’s Cathedral Sale Dear Parishioner It is so hard to come to grips with how difficult a time we are in. Who would ever have thought the need to close churches throughout the land and in particular our own St Mary’s Cathedral Sale. Whilst accepting the Governments … [Read more…]

COVID-19 Restrictions

The Bishops of the Province of Victoria have given this prayerful and considered reflection, and have determined the following actions: • Immediate suspension of public liturgies, celebrations of the Mass, until further notice. • All other gatherings are suspended. For clarification of any concerns, please contact your local diocesan authority. For further information, please read … [Read more…]

Cancellation – Child Safe Training sessions

Due to extenuating circumstances with respect to the COVID-19, the Bishop has requested that the remaining Child Safe Training sessions scheduled for March and April to be postponed to a later time this year. . The remaining sessions affected are: Bairnsdale – Sat 21st March 2020 Pakenham – Sat 21st March 2020 Morwell – Sat … [Read more…]

FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD

1 – 2 February 2020 Simeon’s words after holding the saviour in his arms as he was presented in the temple were ‘Now Master you can let your servant go in peace, just as you promised; because my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared for all the nations to see, a light … [Read more…]