109th World Day of Migrants & Refugees: Sunday, September 24, 2023

Free to choose whether to migrate or to stay

The theme of Pope Francis’ Message for this year’s World Day of Migrants and Refugees is “Freedom to choose whether to migrate or stay.”

The Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office (ACMRO) has created online resources, including the Migrant and Refugee Kit 2023, a liturgy for primary and secondary schools, homily notes and prayers of intercession, to help celebrate this special day.

Pope Francis' Message for the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2023

Migrant & Refugee Sunday Kit 2023

Migrant & Refugee Sunday Poster 2023

Migrant & Refugee Sunday Bulletin Notes

Primary School Refugee & Migrant Sunday 2023 Prayer Service

Secondary School Refugee & Migrant Sunday 2023 Prayer Service

Had Jesus Not Come, What Would We Have Been! MP.4

In Thanksgiving and Love MP.4

Australian Catholic Migrant & Refugee Office website

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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.

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