International Day of Prayer, Reflection and Action against Human Trafficking

Events for the Feast of St Josephine Bahkita, Patron Saint of modern slavery and human trafficking, will be celebrated by Archbishop Peter Comensoli on February 7, 2019 at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne with Holy Hour at 6.30pm and Vigil Mass at 7.30pm.

Further Masses will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Holy Eucharist Church, 1a Oleander Drive, St Albans at 3.00pm celebrated by Fr Ciril Bozic EV and Thursday, February 17, 2019 at St Anthony’s Church, 90 Buckley Street, Noble Park at 2.30pm celebrated by Archbishop Peter. All welcome.

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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 -