Catholic Identity

Celebrating Catholic Education Week 

A Journey of Faith: Our Student Pilgrimage Walk

Last Friday, our students took part in a truly special experience — a pilgrimage walk that brought faith, friendship, and reflection together in a beautiful way.

Step by step, our young pilgrims journeyed along a thoughtfully planned route, pausing at key moments to reflect, pray, and listen. The theme of the day was "Pilgrims of Hope" — reminding us that even in a world with challenges, we are called to walk with courage, joy, and trust in God’s promises.

Each stage of the walk offered a chance to slow down, to connect with one another, and to quietly open our hearts to God.

We are so proud of our students for entering into this experience with open hearts and thoughtful spirits. Their respectful participation and willingness to reflect made the day deeply meaningful. 

Pope Leo has been to the 

Goulburn Valley- Kyabram

Until January 2006, St Augustine’s Parish was run by the Augustinian Order. As a part of the order Kyabram's St Augustine's parish was very privileged to have been visited by the now Pope Leo, Fr Robert Prevost. On Saturday, 10th December 2005, Fr Robert Prevost the then Prior General (Pope Leo) arrived at Tullamarine (Qantas Flight 617, 2.55pm) and was collected by Fr Dave Austin. They then drove to the Cathedral in Bendigo where the Augustinian story began with Bishop Crane back in 1874. 

As Fr Dave recalls, "we met Fr Frank Marriott in the presbytery afterwards. We then drove to Rochester and had a look at the church, particularly the stained glass windows of Augustinian saints, then drove on to Kyabram". On Sunday, 11th December the Prior General celebrated Mass for the Parish in Kyabram. Later in the day, Fr Dave drove him to Echuca to see the Church and Priory.  Monday, 12th December 2005 – The Prior General attended a Clergy Christmas Lunch and met Bishop Joe Grech and the priests of the diocese. After lunch Fr Dave then drove him to South Yarra.

The Parish has found a photo album in the archives with several photos of Fr Robert Prevost celebrating Mass in St Augustine's church. 

Kind Regards,

Leanne Pellegrino (Catholic Identity Leader)