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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
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Why Stay!
21 March 2019
Francis Sullivan, former CEO of the Catholic Church's Truth Justice and Healing Council, explains why he stays a Catholic.
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Ballarat Diocesan Archive Historial Collection
18 March 2019
The collection of historical items housed in the Ballarat Diocesan Archive is gradually becoming available to view online through the Victorian Collections website, established by Museums Victoria.
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Palm Sunday Events to Support People Seeking Asylum
18 March 2019
Prayer and Reflection and Public Rally for support of people seeking asylum
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Joy Spreading with Sam Clear
14 March 2019
Free youth and young adult (15+) events at Donald on Wednesday, March 20 and Ararat on Thursday, March 21
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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