Diocesan News 08 April 2026 Pilgrimage of the Migrant Jubilee Cross 2025-2026: Ballarat Cathedral & Sunraysia Parish The Pilgrimage of the Migrant Jubilee Cross Australia 2025-2026 (MJC) offered an opportunity for the Catholic Church in Australia to … 01 April 2026 Mass of the Oils 2026 On Monday, March 30, 2026, the beginning of Holy Week, the Mass of the Oils was celebrated with priests and … 31 March 2026 Bishop Mark ordained and installed as ninth Bishop of Ballarat The Diocese of Ballarat joyfully announces the ordination and installation of Fr Mark Freeman as the Ninth Bishop of Ballarat, … 31 March 2026 Advocating for Victoria’s Most Vulnerable Catholic Social Services Australia CEO Dr Jerry Nockles, accompanied by CSSA Director of Policy and Advocacy Ms Carmel Sefian and … 31 March 2026 Manifesto of the Churches of the Global South for Our Common home With the growing urgency of Climate Change, the landmark “Manifesto of the Churches of the Global South for Our Common … 31 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 … 12345…102030…