2011-Present

  • September 2018 09

    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 07

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

  • May 18, 2016 05

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

  • May 2, 2016 05

    RIP Most Reverend McKeon

    Death of Most Reverend Myles McKeon, Second Bishop of Bunbury

  • January 7, 2016 01

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

  • October 23, 2015 10

    Ordination

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

  • August 22, 2015 08

    Ordination

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

  • May 29, 2015 05

    Ordination

    Ordination to the Diaconate of Abraham Uchenna Chukwu

  • February 1, 2015 02

    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 09

    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 04

    Ordination

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

  • October 12, 2013 10

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

  • June 30, 2013 06

    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 04

    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 02
  • 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 01

    Opening

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

  • October 29, 2012 10

    Opening

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

  • September 27, 2012 09

    Opening

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

  • June 16, 2012 06

    Ordination

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

  • April 27, 2012 04

    Opening

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

  • December 11, 2011 12

    Opening

    Blessing of St Patrick’s Cathedral Bells

  • August 29, 2011 08
  • March 30, 2011 03

    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 02

    Opening of new Diocesan Office and Catholic Education Office in Bunbury

  • January 23, 2011 01

    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

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