14th June 2026 | Bulletin Notices
The DMC met online on Tuesday, 19th May. Bishop Greg provided an update on recent developments across the Diocese. The remainder of the meeting focussed on the ongoing development of the Diocesan Mission Council’s Pastoral Plan. A broad range of actions and ideas were presented to address the Diocese’s needs and priorities. This work will continue at the next in-person DMC meeting is scheduled for Saturday, 25th July.
All parishioners are warmly invited to celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus this coming Friday at St Joseph’s Church, Wonthaggi.
For more details, please refer to the event flyer.
The latest edition of The Official Directory of the Catholic Church in Australia will be released in July, continuing a tradition that has supported the life and mission of the Church since 1841. For more information visit cdsale.org.au/news
Explore Saint Mary MacKillop’s legacy and learn how to draw inspiration from her life to make a meaningful difference today.
Registration: Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the details below:
Come join Friends of the Earth Australia and the Gippsland Anglicans ACTinG team for an interactive workshop focused on building climate readiness. Discover the strengths and gaps in your community for meeting disruptions and emergency situations.
The St Vincent Pallotti Scholarship Trust is currently offering scholarships to enable lay people to further their understanding and skills in leadership/ministry or a specialised activity (such as promoting faith enhancement, social justice, and pastoral care).
Union of Catholic Apostolate
"Called by Christ to be his Apostles"
If you are looking to strengthen your skills and serve your community, you are encouraged to apply.
As we approach the end of the financial year, Caritas Australia invites you to help families facing conflict, hunger and displacement. Your support is needed to get critical aid into countries like Sudan, which is facing the largest humanitarian crisis in the world today. Over 30 million people are in urgent need of assistance, the healthcare system has collapsed, and families are facing chronic food insecurity. Your tax-deductible gift this End of Financial Year can provide lifesaving essentials such as nutritious food, clean water and vital medicines to families in need.
Make a donation today at: www.caritas.org.au/make-hunger-history
Let us pray that sports be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth.
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has welcomed the Fair Work Commission's decision to increase the national minimum wage by 6% (to $26.44 per hour) and modern award rates by 4.75% from 1 July. Bishop Columba Macbeth-Green noted the rise offers real relief to low-paid workers facing high living costs, affirming the Church's long-standing belief that work must uphold human dignity.
To read the full media release, visit: www.cdsale.org.au/news/bishops-welcome-minimum-wage-rise
Pope Leo XIV has released his historic first encyclical, ‘Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.’
Our bishops have warmly welcomed this crucial message. Everyone is highly encouraged to read their full response and explore the encyclical's teachings by visiting the Catholic Diocese of Sale website:
The video to be played at Mass
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Pope Leo XIV has released his highly anticipated first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas ("Magnificent Humanity"). In it, the Holy Father reflects on how we can protect human dignity, relationships, and the value of human work as Artificial Intelligence transforms our world.
The second chapter of the Encyclical focuses on the cornerstones of the Social Doctrine of the Church (SDC), presenting them as a "living wisdom" necessary to guide humanity in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and of major technological transformations. The human person is the foundation of everything. The human being is never an object or a data point, but a subject with dignity, whom technology is called to serve and not replace.
Questions for reflection:
To support the implementation phase of the Synod, the General Secretariat of the Synod has published the document: Towards the Assemblies 2027-2028: stages, criteria, and tools for preparation. The text specifies the calendar, methodology, and criteria through which local Churches throughout the world, together with their national and continental groupings, are invited to share the fruits of the journey undertaken following the Final Document of the 2021–2024 Synod, culminating in the Ecclesial Assembly of October 2028.
Economic Outlook: Navigating Change with Confidence and Purpose
Rising costs, workforce pressures and global uncertainty are placing growing demands on leaders across the Catholic and for-purpose sectors. How do we respond with confidence, resilience and a clear sense of purpose?
Join Catholic Development Fund (CDF) for an afternoon of forward-looking discussion, featuring leading economist Ivan Colhoun alongside panellists, Professor Elizabeth Labone (CEO, VCEA), Martin Teulan (Executive Director, AMPJP) and John McClusky (CEO, CDF).
Wednesday 29 July 2026
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Greg Craven Centre, Australian Catholic University (ACU), Melbourne
Register at: cdsale.org.au/events/cdf-catholic-connect
Trinity Families has been a beacon of hope in our region, providing over $2 million in funding to charities that support families facing hardship. Programs funded include bushfire relief, family counselling, suicide prevention, emergency accommodation, and parenting support.
Bishop Greg urges everyone to support this year’s Trinity Families Appeal, emphasizing that this is our own charitable trust—locally based and dedicated to addressing the unique needs of families in Greater Gippsland. We are called to give generously so that families in need can access vital welfare services. Donation envelopes are available in the church for those requiring receipts for taxation purposes. Let us help spread hope in our community. Please give generously.
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