Diocesan News 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 … 30 March 2026 Launch of Project Compassion Central Zone Secondary Colleges and Cathedral Parish Primary Schools attended the 5.00pm Mass on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at St … 30 March 2026 St Patrick’s Day Celebrations The St Patrick’s Day lunch at St Patrick’s College Ballarat on March 17 was a wonderful celebration of friendship, community … …23456…102030…