Diocesan News 11 March 2026 The retirement of Bishop Paul Bird CSsR The Catholic Diocese of Ballarat marked the conclusion of a distinguished chapter of leadership, pastoral care and dedicated service to … 05 March 2026 Australian Catholic Bishops Conference – Statement from the President on the Middle East A statement from Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and Archbishop of Perth 05 March 2026 International Women’s Day The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry have realeased a Pastoral Letter for International Women’s Day 24 February 2026 Rite of Election 2026 The annual Rite of Election was celebrated on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at St Patrick’s Cathedral Ballarat by Bishop Paul … 18 February 2026 Pilgrimage of the Migrant Jubilee Cross 2025-2026 The Pilgrimage of the Migrant Jubilee Cross Australia 2025-2026 (MJC) aims to offer an opportunity for the Catholic Church in … 17 February 2026 Citizen of the Year Catholic Education Ballarat (CEB) staff member Jim Waight has been named the City of Ballarat’s 2026 Citizen of the Year. … 12345…1020…
