Welcome to the Diocese of Bendigo website!

On the site, you will find information about our parishes, their worship times, activities and events. You will be able to read the most recent editions of our newspaper, “The Spirit” and also find information about, or links to, other diocesan services.

The Diocese is continuing to feel the impact of the ongoing drought. Although there has been some rain in March, much more is needed for dams to replenish, the ground to rejuvenate, and stock to recover.

In our towns and cities, we need rain for gardens, but most of all we need rain to soak our catchments and fill our reservoirs.

For the past few months across the Diocese we have been using the Australian Prayer for Water. Please join us and pray it daily.
Copies of this prayer and our diocesan prayer are included under the "News" section.

Despite the drought and hardship, there have been some exciting new developments in the Diocese which give me hope for the future (see the "News" section).

With every blessing

Bishop Andrew