Diocesan News 03 February 2026 International Eucharistic Congress (Eucharist28) in Sydney In 2028, Australia will host a landmark moment as Sydney hosts the International Eucharistic Congress (Eucharist28) 01 February 2026 Social Justice Statements The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is releasing two Social Justice Statements this year – one this month and the second … 23 January 2026 Mass of Thanksgiving to mark the retirement of Bishop Paul Bird CSsR The people of the Diocese of Ballaratare invited to celebrate a Mass of Thanksgivingto mark the retirement ofBishop Paul Bird … 23 January 2026 Australia Day 2026 Reflection and Discernment Guide The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council has released its Australia Day statement and resources 19 January 2026 Rite of Election 2026 The Rite of Election is an important part of the process of a person’s journey to full membership in the … 08 January 2026 New Bishop for Ballarat The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has welcomed the appointment of Fr Mark William Freeman as the ninth Bishop of Ballarat. Pope Leo XIV announced the … 12345…1020…
