St Mary's Catholic Church Nathalia

14/04/2026

Last Sunday we farewelled Fr Jophin at his final Mass with us , followed by a warming lunch together. We wish him the very best for his new appointment as Parish Priest of Wodonga and thank Fr Jophin for his time here at St Mary’s Parish, Nathalia.

11/04/2026

The Diocese of Sandhurst congratulates Bishop René Ramirez RCJ, who Pope Leo XIV has appointed the Ninth Bishop of Sandhurst.

We are thrilled to welcome Bishop René back to our Diocese. He was Parish Priest of Shepparton South and Nagambie, and later, supervising priest at Rushworth, before he was ordained an Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne in February 2025.

Bishop Ramirez, who hails from Gapan, Philippines, has been a priest since June 1998.
He will succeed Shane Mackinlay, who was made Archbishop of Brisbane in September 2025.

This evening, Diocesan Administrator, Very Rev. Dr Brian Boyle (Fr Brian Boyle) notified the People of God in the Diocese of Sandhurst of the "joyous news".

To read his letter, see comments below.

28/03/2026

EASTER CEREMONY DETAILS 🙂

24/03/2026

02/02/2026

🔥 ACYF CATCH-UP | 13 MARCH 🔥

Did ACYF change something in you? Come back together!

Reconnect with your ACYF crew, share the moments that mattered, and talk about how we live the call we received.

🎶 Music, fellowship, and food will be shared with the GB Team — so bring your appetite, your voice, and your stories!

🗓️13 March 
📍Notre Dame, Shepparton

SAVE THE DATE!!!

This isn’t just a catch-up — it’s the next step of the journey.
You were called. Now let’s walk it together. ✨

02/12/2025

Prepare your heart this Advent and Christmas.

The Diocese of Sandhurst, with thanks to Lyn Breen, invites you to a six-part prayer and reflection series based on Year A Scriptures and Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Exhortation 'Dilexi Te' — 'Love for the Poor'.

Reflect, pray, and draw closer to Christ in this sacred season. The handy A5-sized booklets are perfect for personal or family devotion and free to download from our website.https://www.sandhurst.catholic.org.au/item/2993-advent-and-christmas-prayer-and-reflection-2025

Make this Advent a time of deeper love, hope, and encounter with Jesus.

27/11/2025

Logistics for the Requiem Mass of Monsignor Frank Marriott.

A letter from Fr Brian Boyle about travelling to the Mass, parking, drop-off and other logistical matters.

The Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo on Wednesday December 3rd, commencing at 1pm. We anticipate a large congregation will attend.

There will be no parking available on the so-called Cathedral apron, that is, the area around the Cathedral proper. There will be provision for drivers to drop-off elderly people and people with mobility issues at the Mackenzie Street side of the Cathedral (entering from Wattle Street) and then exiting on Short Street. No parking in the Cathedral precinct.

Those attending the Requiem are encouraged to park their vehicle at
St Francis of the Fields Primary School – 46 Blucher Street, Strathfieldsaye. Buses will then take people from the school to the Cathedral and return trip after the Mass and burial. Buses will run from 11:30am from the school to the Cathedral regularly.

The celebration of Mons Frank’s life and ministry will take place at the school hall in Strathfieldsaye after the burial. The purpose of this logistical exercise should be clear: parking readily available at the school which will also be the location of the celebration afterwards.

Mobile toilets will also be on the Cathedral site to accommodate the crowds expected (positioned opposite the existing toilet block in the Cathedral precinct). Additional seating will also be brought into the Cathedral aisles to accommodate the expected congregation number. First Aid officers will be on site.