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Our home is located in the Riverina and south western district of New South Wales. The Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers are significant geographical features of our area - the diocese - and on our eastern border lie the mountainous regions of the Great Dividing Range.
Established in 1917, the Diocese of Wagga Wagga has a rich faith tradition; our faith communities are nourished and sustained by the sacramental life of the church administered and accessed through 31 parishes.
If you are seeking help, you can call on the diocesan agencies that offer material assistance, spiritual direction and family counselling. Crisis support is available - you can go straight to the crisis page from here.
Having welcomed you at the door we now invite you to come in!
Information for Visiting Clergy
Follow the link for requirements for clergy wishing to visit the Diocese of Wagga Wagga.
Politics in service of Peace: A Statement by the Catholic Bishops of Australia for the 2019 Federal Election
Australia's Catholic bishops have called for respect and understanding in the federal election campaign, reminding Australians they all have a part to play in combating "crude tribalism" and promoting peaceful public debate.
The comments are included in Politics in service of peace, a statement the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference released this morning. The name is derived from a quote from Pope Francis, who urged that "Good politics is at the service of peace".
The full statement can be found at: www.catholic.org.au
Serra Club of Wagga
"The basic unit of Serra International is the Serra Club. The Serra Club is the primary presence of Serra International in the local community. Serra's International, National, Area and District structures exist to assist the Serra Club in functioning as efficiently as possible in the local community. Each Serra Club is governed by a Board of Trustees."Serra International Handbook for Serrans.
Our Newspaper
Together, the diocesan newspaper, reports on issues of importance to the Catholic world as well as to the members of the parishes and schools of the community.
Together is published monthly, eleven times per year, and is available free at parish churches, schools, presbyteries and religious houses throughout the diocese.
Archbishop Christopher Prowse
On the 12th September 2016, His Holiness, Pope Francis, accepted the resignation of Bishop Gerard Hanna and appointed Archbishop Christopher Prowse as Apostolic Administrator sede vacante.
Easter Message | April 16, 2019
Forgiveness is the door through which
healing peace enters our world this Easter
One of the last statements of Jesus on the Calvary Cross was: "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." (Luke 23/24). Forgiveness of every person who harms us is one of the great saving lessons of Good Friday.
Then, the first words of the Risen Lord Jesus at the Resurrection Victory of Easter is: "Peace be with you." (Luke 24/36). Easter peace is the first gift to us from our healing God.
This Easter let us receive these gifts of forgiveness and healing peace like never before! Let us begin in our hearts, so easily torn apart by bitterness and selfishness.
Let forgiveness and healing peace flow into our families and friends. May these gifts give us courage to develop real neighbourliness to those in our streets and communities. Let the homeless and lonely this Easter receive not more pious sentiments but real practical charity and care.
Let the forgiveness and healing peace of the Risen Lord Jesus reign this Easter! May we be filled with joy and hope.
Happy Easter to all!
Archbishop Christopher Prowse
Catholic Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn
Apostolic Administrator of Wagga Wagga
April 16, 2019
Prayer for the Election of a Bishop