Final Masses at Yambuk, Orford and Hawkesdale

Final Masses were celebrated at three Churches in the Port Fairy & Koroit Parishes.

Due to dwindling numbers, Fr Bill van de Camp has announced that Hawkesdale, Orford and Yambuk churches will be closed.

St Joseph’s Church Yambuk celebrated their final Mass at 10.30am on Sunday, February 3, 2019.

St Joseph’s Church Hawkesdale celebrated their final Mass at 10.30am on Sunday, February 10, 2019.

St John’s Church Orford celebrated their final Mass on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 10.30am.

We are a community of communities from the Murray to the sea.
Inspired by the Gospel and nourished by the Eucharist, we follow the example of Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, reaching out in joyful and humble service, caring for all of God’s creation, growing in love day by day and looking forward to life with God forever.

Diocesan Vision Statement

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands in which the Diocese of Ballarat sits. We would like to pay our respects to Aboriginal Elders past, present and future. Their wisdom can help us care for the earth, our common home.

- Acknowledgement of Country -