Diocesan News

All are welcome to attend the Heritage & History Talks Winter Series 2026 on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the Archives & Gallery, 5 Lyons Street South, Ballarat from 10.00am – 12.00noon. 

The program is:  

  • The Count O’Loughlin Legacy: The Ballarat Diocesan Collection, presented by Dr Michael Taffe;
  • Biblical Coins: A Private Collection, presented by Mr Jeremy McKnight;
  • The Bishops’ Heraldry: A study on development and application, presented by Mr Richard D’Apice AM KCSG AIH;
  • The Higgins, Haydens and other families from Ballarat East, presented by Mr Andrew Hayden;
  • Mitres and Crosiers: The Ballarat Diocesan Collection, presented by Dr Malcolm Borg. 

RSVP by June 20 to archives@ballarat.catholic.org.au or ph. 0499 015 030.