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Welcome to the Catholic Diocese of Ballarat
The Catholic Diocese of Ballarat is a diverse and geographically extensive Diocese of fifty-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
Palms Australia Ballarat Information Session
14 September 2017
An information session will be held at ACU Ballarat
News
Migrant & Refugee Week August 21-27, 2017
25 August 2017
103rd World Day of Migrants and Refugees
News
From Bishop Paul Bird CSsR
24 August 2017
Bishop Paul writes to the Diocese of Ballarat regarding the the need to respond with justice and compassion to those who have suffered abuse and to do all we can to ensure that children are safe now and in the future.
Liturgy Resources
Resources to assist with RCIA and Liturgy
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.
Diocesan Sacraments of Initiation
Let the Children Come has been revised and renewed and is now available.
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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