National Carers Week

This week is National Carers Week (October 10-16), a time to recognise and celebrate the 2.65 million Australians who provide care and support to a family member or friend.

We pray for all carers, especially during this time of pandemic.
We recognise and celebrate the great work they they do.
We ask you to provide them with courage, bravery and confidence.
Guide them and sustain them with your love,
especially during the difficult times.
Give them protection in the midst of the chaos.
We ask this in the Lord’s name. Amen.

National Carers Week website

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 -