2011-Present
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September 2018
Establishment of the Safeguarding Office sees the protection of children and vulnerable adults recognised as a key priority for the Bunbury Diocese.
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July 1, 2016
Merger of Bunbury Catholic Development Fund with that of Melbourne and Sale.
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May 18, 2016
Funeral and interment at St Patricks Cathedral, Bunbury of Most Reverend Myles McKeon, Second Bishop of Bunbury.
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May 2, 2016
RIP Most Reverend McKeon
Death of Most Reverend Myles McKeon, Second Bishop of Bunbury
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January 7, 2016
St Joseph’s Church, Yarloop lost in devastating bushfires.
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October 23, 2015
Ordination
Ordination to the Priesthood of Abraham Uchenna Chukwu at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Bunbury
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August 22, 2015
Ordination
Ordination to the Priesthood of Geronimo Miranda Dalipe II at Most Holy Redeemer Parish, Quezon City, Philippines
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May 29, 2015
Ordination
Ordination to the Diaconate of Abraham Uchenna Chukwu
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February 1, 2015
Ordination
Ordination to the Diaconate of Geronimo Miranda Dalipe II
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February 2015
Opening
Opening of Bunbury Catholic College, Mercy Campus in Australind.
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September 7, 2014
Launch of Priests Welfare Foundation for the care of returned priests in the Diocese of Bunbury
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September 6, 2014
Centenary Celebrations Manjimup Catholic Church
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September 3, 2014
Opening
Blessing of new Retirement Units for Priests in Mandurah by Bishop Gerard Holohan
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April 27, 2014
Ordination
Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate of Ian Lewis at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Bunbury.
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October 12, 2013
RCIA State Conference held at St Patrick’s Cathedral Parish Hall, Bunbury.
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June 30, 2013
Opening
Official Mass of Institution of the Parish of Our Lady of the Southern Cross, Dunsborough with Fr Ian Johnson as Parish Priest.
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April 19, 2013
RIP Cathedral Sacristan
Death of Cathedral Sacristan, Damian Patrick Shiel
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April 14, 2013
Mass and celebration for centenary of St Bernard’s Church, Kojonup
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February 24, 2013
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February 9, 2013
St Louis’ Church, Boyanup centenary Mass and celebrations
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February 1, 2013
Decree for establishment of new parish of Our Lady of the Southern Cross, Dunsborough.
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January 2013
Opening
Opening of St John of God Hospital Bunbury’s South West Health Campus Comprehensive Cancer Centre
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October 29, 2012
Opening
Blessing by Bishop Gerard of new infirmary at Carmelite Monastery Gelorup.
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September 27, 2012
Opening
Opening of St John of God Cancer Accommodation Service and Wellness Centre in Dalyellup. Blessed by Fr Jess Navarra.
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June 16, 2012
Ordination
Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate of Chris Colman and Michael Phillips at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Bunbury
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April 27, 2012
Opening
Opening of new Chapel at Our Lady of the Immigrants Church, Harvey
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December 11, 2011
Opening
Blessing of St Patrick’s Cathedral Bells
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August 29, 2011
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March 30, 2011
Ordination
Ordination of Frs Roshan Fernando and Francis Constantino for the Diocese of Bunbury at St Patrick’s Cathedral
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March 17, 2011
Opening
Dedication of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Bunbury
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February 2011
Opening of new Diocesan Office and Catholic Education Office in Bunbury
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January 23, 2011
Opening
Blessing and Dedication of St Damien of Molokai Church in Dawesville by Bishop Gerard Holohan. Institution of the Parish of Dawesville with Fr Leon Russell as Parish Priest.
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Construction begins on new Parish Centre and Chapel, Harvey Catholic Parish
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Restructuring of the Diocesan Pastoral Office and appointment of Rebecca Ward as Manager of Adult Faith Education
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Closure of St Mary’s and St Thomas’ Churches in Bunbury