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28 May 2026

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical “Magnifica humanitas”

Pope Leo XIV has released his first teaching letter, an encyclical titled Magnifica humanitas, addressed to all humanity, it is a ...

25 May 2026

Catholic Education Week 2026: May 25-29, 2026

Catholic Education Week 2026 invites our communities to reflect on the theme “Peace be with you all”, drawn from St Paul’s ...

20 May 2026

National Reconciliation Week: May 27 – June 3, 2026

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements

20 May 2026

Teachers as Co-Learners: Building Confidence, Connection and Capability

A growing number of Catholic schools across Victoria are reimagining how language learning can look in the primary classroom – ...

20 May 2026

Laudato Si’ Week 2026: May 17-24, 2026

Laudato Si’ Week is a celebration held annually from May 17- 24 May to mark the anniversary of Pope Francis’s landmark ...

20 May 2026

National Volunteers Week: May 18-24, 2026

From May 18-24, 2026 we have the opportunity to celebrate and recognise the vital work of volunteers and to say ...

18 May 2026

ANZAC Day

Across the Diocese of Ballarat, Avenues of Honour, War Memorials and Cenotaphs stand in town after town, each a tribute ...

18 May 2026

International Nurses Day

On May 12, International Nurses Day, St John of God Ballarat Hospital celebrated the compassion, dedication and strength of the ...

18 May 2026

Student voices shaping the future at Student Agency – Schools that Listen forums

Students from across the Diocese of Ballarat have come together in recent weeks for the Student Agency – Schools that ...

18 May 2026

Teachers as Co-Learners: Building Confidence, Connection and Capability

A growing number of Catholic schools across Victoria are reimagining how language learning can look in the primary classroom – ...

18 May 2026

DOBCEL schools named finalists in 2026 ResourceSmart Schools Awards

The 2026 ResourceSmart Schools Awards celebrate sustainability leadership and innovation across Victorian schools, recognising the students, teachers, volunteers and communities ...

13 May 2026

Building Respect Across Ballarat Worksites: CCV Continues Advocacy to Prevent Gender-Based Violence

During Domestic Violence Prevention Month, CatholicCare Victoria (CCV) is highlighting its ongoing advocacy and prevention work through the Building Respect ...

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Diocesan Vision Statement

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.

Acknowledgement of Country

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.