Diocesan News 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 … 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 … 03 February 2026 International Eucharistic Congress (Eucharist28) in Sydney In 2028, Australia will host a landmark moment as Sydney hosts the International Eucharistic Congress (Eucharist28) 01 February 2026 Social Justice Statements The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is releasing two Social Justice Statements this year – one this month and the second … 23 January 2026 Australia Day 2026 Reflection and Discernment Guide The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council has released its Australia Day statement and resources …23456…102030…