New era for CDF

Catholic Development Fund Ballarat to merge with Catholic Development Fund Melbourne, Sale and Bunbury.

Message from Bishop Paul Bird:

Following much consultation, I am pleased to announce that the Ballarat Catholic Development Fund (BCDF) and the Melbourne, Sale and Bunbury Catholic Development Fund (CDF) have agreed to merge. This comes after an extensive due diligence process, with the merger expected to be complete in early 2024.

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A statement from the Archbishop of Melbourne, Bishop of Sale and Bishop of Bunbury

As respective Bishops of the Catholic Development Fund (CDF) in the Archdiocese of Melbourne, the Diocese of Sale and the Diocese of Bunbury, we are pleased to announce that the CDF has entered into a binding agreement to merge with the Ballarat Catholic Development Fund (BCDF). This comes after an extensive due diligence process, with the merger expected to be complete in early 2024.

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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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