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10 September 2026

Silver Jubilee Celebrations for Fr Marcello

Fr Marcello Colasante recently celebrated his 25th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood.

08 September 2026

Safeguarding Sunday 2026: September 13, 2026

The 2026 theme “Love Protects” recognises that safeguarding is a practical expression of Christian love. The Bishops Commission for Professional …

20 August 2026

Bishop Mark visits St Mary’s PS Clarkes Hill

St Mary’s Primary School, Clarkes Hill, were delighted to welcome Bishop Mark Freeman on August 13, 2026.

20 August 2026

Season of Creation 2026 Diocesan Mass

On Friday, August 21, 2026 the St Joseph’s Primary School Red Cliffs community joined with St Joseph the Worker Church community and Sunraysia Parish to celebrate the Ballarat Diocesan Social Justice Commission’s Season of Creation Mass.

12 August 2026

Country Diocesan Leadership Program (CDLP)

From July 29 – 31, thirty Middle Leaders from across the Ballarat, Sandhurst, and Wagga Wagga Dioceses gathered at Cammeray …

12 August 2026

Supporting the St Mary’s Clarkes Hill community

Families and staff of St Mary’s Primary School, Clarkes Hill were advised of DOBCEL’s difficult decision to close the school …