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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
Support those affected by bushfires
17 January 2020
The Catholic Church plans a national response to bushfires
News
Catholic Mission to partner with Vinnies Bushfire Appeal
16 January 2020
As Australia battles its worst ever bushfire and drought emergency, Catholic Mission is joining others across the country and around the world in responding to the crisis.
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Caritas Australia has been touched to receive many messages of solidarity from the global Catholic community
16 January 2020
Messages of compassion flow from Global Catholic Family for those affected by Australian bushfires
Safeguarding people
In the Catholic Diocese of Ballarat, we consider the safety and wellbeing of all persons to be our highest priority.
Social Justice
The role of the BDSJC is to advise the Bishop of the Commissions address of social justice issues and spread the Gospel message to the local Church and wider community.
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.
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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