Permission to Minister in the Diocese of Ballarat
Application for Faculties & Short-Term Ministry in the Diocese of Ballarat.
This form below is required to be completed by all visiting Clergy from other Dioceses of Victoria, or other States or Territories in Australia PRIOR to providing religious services within the Catholic Diocese of Ballarat.
Clergy Health & Wellbeing
Council of Priests
Role
To assist the Bishop in the governance of the Diocese so that the pastoral welfare of the people of God entrusted to the Bishop may be most effectively promoted (Canon 49531).
Vision
- Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Council of Priests, together with the Bishop, are united in prayerfulness, faith and trust.
- Valuing co-responsibility and collaboration between the Bishop and the priests, the Council of Priests faithfully and responsibly represents the priests of the Diocese, and are open to accountability.
- Seeking to discern the movements of the Spirit, and guided by the Diocesan Vision, the Council of Priests listen openly to one another and to the voice of the whole Church as they are expressed in the Diocese of Ballarat.
- Working alongside those who also serve and minister in the Diocese and empowering all to fulfil their baptismal call to fruitful discipleship, the Council of Priests seek to respond to the prophetic call of the Spirit within the life of the Church and in furthering the reign of God.
Membership
The Council of Priests consists of all priests incardinated in the Diocese and all priests who have received an appointment to the Diocese, either by the Bishop of the Diocese or their Religious Superior.
Meetings
The Council of Priests meets at least twice each year. The business of this meeting can involve:
- Assisting the Bishop in determining diocesan policies.
- Matters relating to the pastoral life of the Diocese.
- Matters of special relevance to the life of the priests.
- The implication of diocesan policies on the life and ministry of the priest.
Contact
Bishop’s Office
PO Box 121
BALLARAT VIC 3353
Ph: 03 5337 7121
Email: Council of Priests