Three Australian dioceses pray for wisdom in seeking new leaders

Posted on September 3, 2026 
Filed under Australian dioceses, for your prayers

Bishop Garry Weatherill of the Diocese of Ballarat is retiring.

Consequently, “prayers have been prepared for use in the Diocese of Ballarat during the time of discernment and election of a new bishop” and published on the diocesan website.

In addition, Bishop Donald Kirk retired from his role as Bishop of the Diocese of Riverina last Thursday 27th August.

And, as readers of our website will know, Diocese of Bathurst’s Bishop Mark Calder will retire on Saturday 19th September.

Without doubt the churches of the dioceses of Ballarat, Riverina and Bathurst would seek your prayers for them.

(Graphic adapted from the Ballarat diocese website.)