Catholic Diocese of Sale

12/06/2026

The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus – also the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests – is celebrated on the Friday after the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. This suggests to us that the Eucharist (Corpus Christi) is none other than the Heart of Jesus himself, of the One who “takes care of us” with his “heart”.
Prayer
Divine Heart of Jesus,
I offer you through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Mother of the Church,
in union with the Eucharistic Sacrifice,
my prayers, actions, joys and sufferings of this day
in reparation for sins and for the salvation of all people,
in the grace of the Holy Spirit for the glory of the Heavenly Father.
Amen.
Source: Vatican News

10/06/2026

The Diocese of Sale recently hosted a Parish Safeguarding Officers’ Development Day, bringing together volunteers from across the Diocese to strengthen safeguarding practices and promote a culture of care and protection in parish communities.

09/06/2026

Clergy and parish staff from the western region parishes in our diocese gathered at St Agatha’s Parish in Cranbourne this morning to share the many good news stories happening in our parishes and talk about how they can work together and support each other for the benefit of our community.

The western region parishes of our diocese include St Agatha’s in Cranbourne, St Thomas the Apostle in Clyde North, Our Lady Help of Christians in Narre Warren, St Michael’s in Berwick, St Joseph’s in Iona, Holy Family in Maryknoll, St James in Nar Nar Goon, St John the Baptist in Koo Wee Rup, St Mary’s in Lang Lang and St Patrick’s in Pakenham.

Fr Michael Williemsen, Fr James Fernandez, and Sr Faustina Ede, who are all celebrating their silver jubilees this year were honoured, applauded and thanked for their 25 years of beautiful, faithful ministry to God's people.

The western region parishes gather about five to six times a year, and it is a great way to discuss our pastoral work and enjoy some fellowship together. Please keep all our clergy and parish staff in your prayers as they continue their ministry.

08/06/2026

Praying for Vocations at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Morwell
The Morwell parish community gathered on Sunday, June 7th for the Holy Hour for Vocations.
It was a powerful time of reflection as the community joined together in Eucharistic Adoration, lifting up intentions for future vocations across our Diocese.
Let us keep supporting those discerning their calling in our daily prayers.

06/06/2026

The Diocese of Sale extends its warmest, most joyful welcome to Missionary Society of St. Columban priest, Fr Robert McCulloch SSC, as he visits our parishes to share stories from his mission and raise funds for Columban projects in Pakistan.

The Diocese of Sale extends its warmest, most joyful welcome to Missionary Society of St. Columban priest, Fr Robert McCulloch SSC, as he visits our to share stories from his mission and raise funds Columbian projects in Pakistan.

05/06/2026

Reflection By Fr Joy Muthappan IVDei, Assistant Priest, Cathedral, Sale

Reflection By Fr Joy Muthappan, Assistant Priest, Cathedral,Sale First Reading:Deuteronomy 8:2-3. 14-16, Second Reading:1 Corinthians 10:16-17, Gospel:John 6:51-58

05/06/2026

The Parishes of St Joseph’s, Warragul and St Ita’s, Drouin, including St Ignatius, Neerim South are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic person to take up the role of “Mission Outreach and Evangelisation Officer”.

The Officer will plan, implement and evaluate outreach, evangelisation and formation initiatives, support existing parish programs and foster parish school partnerships.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with clergy, parish staff, ministry leaders, Parish Pastoral Council members, volunteers and our school leaders.
The position is a part-time position, 8 hours per week.
Applications are to be submitted by email to [email protected] by Friday, 12th June 5.00pm.
For a Role Description please contact the Parish Office on 5623 1642 or by email. [email protected]

03/06/2026

Earlier this year the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference argued for a 5 per cent rise in the national minimum wage via a submission to the Fair Work Commission.
A pay rise of 4.75 per cent for almost three million workers is welcome.

Earlier this year the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference argued for a 5 per cent rise in the national minimum wage via a submission to the Fair Work Commission. The Church has been a long-standing advocate for workers’ rights, providing submissions on the minimum wage for decades.

03/06/2026

Pray with the Pope
For the values of sport

A few days before one of the largest sporting events, the FIFA World Cup, Pope Leo XIV dedicates his June prayer intention to the values of sports, “to build communion and fraternity in history.” Through the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network’s “Pray with the Pope” campaign, the Pope encourages the faithful each month to join in praying for his intentions. Therefore, in June, he invites us to pray that sports might be a path of peace, encounter, and dialogue between cultures, promoting respect, solidarity, and the spirit of overcoming limits.

The values expressed in sports can unite people, break down barrier...

02/06/2026

2026 Trinity Families Grant Applications Are Now Open!

Trinity Families is a charity which operates to provide funding for service providers who support families in Gippsland and outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Each year, Trinity Families allocates money to other charities that are supporting families within the Greater Gippsland area. It does not run programs itself but operates like a philanthropic trust to provide funding.
Let us partner with you to spread hope and support local families.

📝 How to Apply: Head to our website to download the application form cdsale.org.au/trinityfamilies