News

Position Vacant – Diocesan Financial Controller

The Financial Controller is responsible for oversight and motivation of the Finance team and the production of timely and accurate financial information.

Reporting to the Director of Diocesan Services, the Financial Controller assists in formulating the organisation’s future

Safeguarding Audit of Diocese Shows Progress

Since August last year the safeguarding processes of the Diocese have been undergoing review to check our compliance with the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards.

The Professional Standards and Safeguarding Office coordinated the Diocesan response, in conjunction with inp

Easter Message & Service Times for the Diocese

Holy Week is here! Even though we cannot gather together and we are facing uncertain times let us not fail to celebrate this time where Christ died for our sins and rose from the dead to save us from death.   Find below links to Bishop Michael’s Easter message, information abou

Cardinal Pell High Court Judgement

I share with you the attached statements from the President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC), Cardinal Pell and a summary of the High Court judgement.

The outcome will no doubt raise commentary in the community and media.

This may cause anxiety and distr

Palm Sunday, Holy Week & Easter Service Times

Bishop Michael has advised the details of the Easter Services that will be streamed live on our YouTube page for the upcoming Holy Week and Easter.  Please share around and join in as we celebrate this most holy time differently to what we’re used to, but still together.

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COVID-19 Update Newsletter 1

During this COVID-19 crisis we will be sending out material periodically to keep you informed and connected.  The first of these special newsletters are now available.

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March 2020 Edition of the Diocesan Newsletter

The March 2020 edition of the Diocesan Newsletter is now available.

Articles this month include:

Documents regarding COVID-19
Bishop’s Inservice Days

COVID-19 Update from Bishop Michael – 25/03/2020

Please see the link for Bishop Michael’s latest update following the most recent update from our Federal and State Governments.

COVID-19 updated directives for Diocese 25/03/2020

Masses suspended with coronavirus spread

Please find attached a pastoral letter from our Bishop advising of the suspension of all Masses and Liturgical celebrations until further notice.

Pastoral Letter to the Diocese 20/03/2020