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Our Catholic school and parish communities share exciting news and events to celebrate milestones and achievements. If you have an idea for a story or event, Contact our Media and Communications team.
Education
17 February 2026
Shrove Tuesday
Staff and students across our Catholic schools celebrated ShroveTuesday with delicious pancakes. It was a time to share and reflect as we prepare for Lent through prayer, fasting, and helping those in need.
Inspiring Faith
17 February 2026
Project Compassion Launch 2026
Catholic Bishop of Sale, Most Reverend Greg Bennet joined students, teachers, and guests from school and parish communities to mark the day before the commencement of Lent* and officially launch the Caritas 2026 Project Compassion appeal in the Diocese of Sale.
Education
28 January 2026
Fast track to teaching for Education Support Officers
53 Education Support Officers from Catholic schools across our diocese started an intensive study week on their journey to become qualified teachers.
New Appointments
27 January 2026
New Principals Welcomed
Seven new Principals attended an Induction at Sion House Warragul on 22 January 22 as they prepare to embrace their new roles.
Inspiring Faith
13 January 2026
Bishop’s Advent Message 2025
This video message invites us to embrace the spirit of Advent 2025.
Achievement
13 January 2026
Two Education leaders recognised
Ms Deb Punton and Mr Martin Keogh have been acknowledged for their significant contribution to Catholic education in our diocese.
Achievement
12 January 2026
First Fire Carriers Commissioned
Congratulations to students and staff recently commissioned as FIRE Carriers in their school communities.
New Project
22 December 2025
A new Catholic Primary School in Drouin
Construction is set to start on the new St Oscar Romero Catholic Primary School in Drouin.
New Project
18 December 2025
A new Catholic Primary School is coming to Clyde
The first sod has been turned to signal the start of construction of a new
Catholic Primary School at Clyde.
Catholic Primary School at Clyde.
New Project
18 December 2025
$6.4M to transform St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School Stratford
A turning of the sod ceremony signalled the start of an exciting new chapter for St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School at Stratford with a $6.4 million redevelopment project.
Blessing and Opening
10 December 2025
Celebrating a new learning Centre at St Agatha’s Cranbourne
The St Agatha’s Primary School community gathered to celebrate the Blessing and official opening of their new Learning Centre.
New Project
10 November 2025
Sod turning marks next chapter for St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School
Work has begun to extend the new St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School at Clyde North to meet growing demand for enrolments.