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2011-Present

  • September 2018

    Establishment of the Safeguarding Office sees the protection of children and vulnerable adults recognised as a key priority for the Bunbury Diocese.

  • July 1, 2016

    Merger of Bunbury Catholic Development Fund with that of Melbourne and Sale.

  • May 18, 2016

    Funeral and interment at St Patricks Cathedral, Bunbury of Most Reverend Myles McKeon, Second Bishop of Bunbury.

  • May 2, 2016

    RIP Most Reverend McKeon

    Death of Most Reverend Myles McKeon, Second Bishop of Bunbury

  • January 7, 2016

    St Joseph’s Church, Yarloop lost in devastating bushfires.

  • October 23, 2015

    Ordination

    Ordination to the Priesthood of Abraham Uchenna Chukwu at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Bunbury

  • August 22, 2015

    Ordination

    Ordination to the Priesthood of Geronimo Miranda Dalipe II at Most Holy Redeemer Parish, Quezon City, Philippines

  • May 29, 2015

    Ordination

    Ordination to the Diaconate of Abraham Uchenna Chukwu

  • February 1, 2015

    Ordination

    Ordination to the Diaconate of Geronimo Miranda Dalipe II

  • February 2015

    Opening

    Opening of Bunbury Catholic College, Mercy Campus in Australind.

  • September 7, 2014

    Launch of Priests Welfare Foundation for the care of returned priests in the Diocese of Bunbury

  • September 6, 2014

    Centenary Celebrations Manjimup Catholic Church

  • September 3, 2014

    Opening

    Blessing of new Retirement Units for Priests in Mandurah by Bishop Gerard Holohan

  • April 27, 2014

    Ordination

    Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate of Ian Lewis at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Bunbury.

  • October 12, 2013

    RCIA State Conference held at St Patrick’s Cathedral Parish Hall, Bunbury.

  • 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.

  • April 19, 2013

    RIP Cathedral Sacristan

    Death of Cathedral Sacristan, Damian Patrick Shiel

  • April 14, 2013

    Mass and celebration for centenary of St Bernard’s Church, Kojonup

  • February 24, 2013
  • February 9, 2013

    St Louis’ Church, Boyanup centenary Mass and celebrations

  • February 1, 2013

    Decree for establishment of new parish of Our Lady of the Southern Cross, Dunsborough.

  • January 2013

    Opening

    Opening of St John of God Hospital Bunbury’s South West Health Campus Comprehensive Cancer Centre

  • October 29, 2012

    Opening

    Blessing by Bishop Gerard of new infirmary at Carmelite Monastery Gelorup.

  • September 27, 2012

    Opening

    Opening of St John of God Cancer Accommodation Service and Wellness Centre in Dalyellup. Blessed by Fr Jess Navarra.

  • June 16, 2012

    Ordination

    Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate of Chris Colman and Michael Phillips at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Bunbury

  • April 27, 2012

    Opening

    Opening of new Chapel at Our Lady of the Immigrants Church, Harvey

  • December 11, 2011

    Opening

    Blessing of St Patrick’s Cathedral Bells

  • August 29, 2011
  • March 30, 2011

    Ordination

    Ordination of Frs Roshan Fernando and Francis Constantino for the Diocese of Bunbury at St Patrick’s Cathedral

  • March 17, 2011

    Opening

    Dedication of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Bunbury 

  • February 2011

    Opening of new Diocesan Office and Catholic Education Office in Bunbury

  • 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.

  • Construction begins on new Parish Centre and Chapel, Harvey Catholic Parish

  • Restructuring of the Diocesan Pastoral Office and appointment of Rebecca Ward as Manager of Adult Faith Education

  • Closure of St Mary’s and St Thomas’ Churches in Bunbury