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05 November 2025

Formation in Synodality

The Catholic Diocese of Ballarat is excited to be joining with the Catholic Theological College to provide formation in Leadership ...

05 November 2025

Liturgical Music Workshop with Br Michael Herry fms

This workshop will feature special music for Advent and the Christmas season, how to sing the Responsorial Psalms each Sunday ...

05 November 2025

Reflection for November

The month of November is traditionally a time in which the Catholic community remembers those who have died. It is ...

05 November 2025

More than 6000 to attend Catholic Youth Festival

The Australian Catholic Youth Festival has reached its registration capacity, with more than 6000 people set to attend the festival ...

05 November 2025

Archbishop elected to top ACU governance role

Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay has been elected President of the Australian Catholic University Corporation.

30 October 2025

2025 Clergy Jubilarians Mass

Mass to acknowledge the clergy who celebrate a Jubilee of Ordination in 2025 was held on Tuesday, October 29, 2025 ...

28 October 2025

60th Anniversary of Nostra Aetate: Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions

This Declaration spoke positively about other religions and their believers and continues to inspire and guide Catholics in forging relationships ...

22 October 2025

Together for Treaty

Catholic Social Services Victoria (CSSV) welcomes the introduction and progression of Treaty legislation in the Victorian Parliament. To accept the ...

22 October 2025

Applications open for 2026/27 Young Catholic Women’s Fellowship

The Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry is pleased to announce applications are now open for the Australian Young ...

15 October 2025

Pastoral Letter to the Catholics of Victoria on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide

Victoria’s bishops have written a pastoral letter to all communities in response to the Victorian Government’s plans to amend the ...

15 October 2025

World Mission Month – October

Each year, in October, join Catholic Mission in celebrating the work of Mission in Australia and around the world.

13 October 2025

Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi Te

Pope Leo has released his first Apostolic Exhoration, “Dilexi Te” on love for the poor

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Diocesan Vision Statement

We are a community of communities from the Murray to the sea. Inspired by the Gospel and nourished by the Eucharist, we follow the example of Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, reaching out in joyful and humble service, caring for all of God’s creation, growing in love day by day and looking forward to life with God forever.

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands in which the Diocese of Ballarat sits. We would like to pay our respects to Aboriginal Elders past, present and future. Their wisdom can help us care for the earth, our common home.