The Light from the Southern Cross

A statement from Bishops Conference president Archbishop Mark Coleridge regarding the report The Light from the Southern Cross: Promoting Co-Responsible Governance in the Catholic Church in Australia can be read here. The statement outlines some background to the report, as well as a timeline for the consideration of the report and the bishops’ response to it.

We are a community of communities from the Murray to the sea.
Inspired by the Gospel and nourished by the Eucharist, we follow the example of Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, reaching out in joyful and humble service, caring for all of God’s creation, growing in love day by day and looking forward to life with God forever.

Diocesan Vision Statement

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands in which the Diocese of Ballarat sits. We would like to pay our respects to Aboriginal Elders past, present and future. Their wisdom can help us care for the earth, our common home.

- Acknowledgement of Country -