Diocesan News 17 February 2026 Japanese teachers meet as part of the Collaborative Innovation Research Prototype (CIRP) Honouring the existing strong historical connection between Warrnambool and Japan, the first curriculum workshop of the Warrnambool-based Japanese primary teacher … 17 February 2026 DOBCEL Strategy 2035 Podcast Launch: Towards 2035 The Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited are pleased to launch a new DOBCEL podcast series, Towards 2035, which explores the … 17 February 2026 Year of St Francis POPE Leo XIV has proclaimed 2026 The Year of St Francis. The Vatican has announced plenary indulgences for the Year … 17 February 2026 New Bishop for Ballarat The Diocese of Ballarat has welcomed the appointment of Fr Mark William Freeman as the ninth Bishop of Ballarat. Pope Leo XIV announced the appointment in … 16 February 2026 New Graduate Nurses for 2026 Welcome to the St John of God Hospital Ballarat new Graduate nurses for 2026! The hospital’s 12-month graduate nursing and … 16 February 2026 Sign up for ‘The Long Walk for Water’ to support Project Compassion this Lent. Caritas Australia is calling on individuals, schools, parishes and community groups across the country to sign up for The Long Walk for Water challenge … 12345…1020…