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Welcome to the Catholic Diocese of Ballarat
The Catholic Diocese of Ballarat is a diverse and geographically extensive Diocese of forty-one parishes which covers the western third of Victoria, extending from the Murray River in the North to the Southern Ocean in the South. Read More
Bishop of Ballarat
Latest News
News
The Year Begins
14 February 2019
School communities in Ballarat gathered to celebrate the beginning of the 2019 school year with Mass.
News
The Catholic Man Breakfast Series - Hosted by MenAlive
11 February 2019
Men of all ages are invited to a Catholic Man Breakfast to be held on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Craig’s Royal Hotel in Ballarat. The Breakfast will be hosted by Bishop Paul Bird CSsR.
News
Time to end slavery
8 February 2019
8 February 2019 - World Day of Prayer, Reflection and Action Against Human Trafficking
Lay Pastoral Ministry Program
The Lay Pastoral Ministry Program offers opportunities for formation, support, study and accreditation for lay pastoral employees and volunteers in the Ballarat Diocese in partnership with the Virtual Learning Community, Dayton University.
Liturgy Resources
Resources to assist with Liturgy
Diocesan Social Justice Commission
News and updates from the Ballarat Diocesan Social Justice Commission
We are the Catholic Church in the Ballarat Diocese
we gather in the name of Jesus
• from the Murray to the sea
in interwoven faith communities. •
Spirit filled
we celebrate and share our journey •
reaching out to nurture all God's people.
Diocesan Vision Statement 2005
All Enquiries
PO Box 576
Ballarat, Victoria 3353
Phone +61 3 5337 7111
Where to find us
Catholic Diocese of Ballarat
5 Lyons Street South
Ballarat, Victoria 3353
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