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Bishop Peter Ingham

Bishop Peter Ingham was installed as the fourth Bishop of Wollongong on 25 July 2001.

Click here for pastoral letters, articles and documents by Bishop Ingham. Born at Crows Nest in January 1941, Bishop Peter Ingham is the son of George and Marjorie Ingham (nee Hyndes). His early...

Cathedral

In 1951 St Francis Xavier's church was designated as the Cathedral for the new Diocese.

Information on Mass times and other services. History in briefBy 1836 the Catholics of Wollongong had built a wooden chapel with seating for 250 people. The first Catholic school was opened in...

Diocese of Wollongong

Experience the rich natural settings, fascinating history, spiritual richness and diverse cultures of the Diocese of Wollongong.

Peaceful retreats, breathtaking beauty, multicultural setting...Experience the rich natural settings, fascinating history, spiritual richness and diverse cultures of the Diocese of Wollongong....

Stewardship: A Way of Life

Stewardship begins with a profound recognition that God has lovingly given us our home, this world, and all that we possess and all that we are.

After Jesus had washed their feet... he said "Do you understand what I have done to you? You call me Master and Lord, and rightly; so I am. If I, then, the Lord and Master, have washed your feet,...

Where is the Diocese of Wollongong?

Maps and boundaries of the Diocese...

Interactive map of the Diocese showing parishes and churches - Note - the links from this map no longer work ;-) Link to Google map with Diocese of Wollongong overlay Boundaries...

Who are we?

Background information on the Diocese and local church...

Catholic Diocese of Wollongong - Who are We? Catholic: Meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. Catholics are Christians who love Jesus Christ, believe he is the living God for all humanity, and try to...

Parishes & Clergy

Parishes and Mass times
Macarthur [Western] [Eastern]
Illawarra [North] [South]
South Coast
Southern Highlands
Chaplains & Groups
Clergy: Bishop | Priests | Deacon