Sue Jacka collated as Archdeacon of the Western Region!
Congratulations to Archdeacon Sue Jacka who was collated as Archdeacon of the Western Region on Sunday! The Evensong was well attended by members of the Diocese… read more

Appointment of a new Registrar!
The Bishop is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Richard Connelly as the next Registrar of the Diocese of Gippsland. Richard grew up in Gippsland, the … read more

Philip Kissick inducted as Rector of Tambo!
Congratulations to the Revd Philip Kissick who was inducted as Rector of the Parish of Tambo this week! Please pray for Philip and Ruth as they, with the parish… read more

Jackie Belot appointed Chaplain at Gippsland Grammar
It is with great pleasure that the Diocese announces the appointment of Ms Jackie Belot as Chaplain of Gippsland Grammar! Jackie is an ordination candidate in t… read more

David Head's Story
The Revd David Head recently gave an account in a fantastic interview about his story on ABC Gippsland radio. A link to the interview can be found on the Morwel… read more

The Revd Philip Kissick appointed Rector of Tambo!
It is with great pleasure that the Diocese announces the recent appointment of The Revd Philip Kissick as Rector of the Parish of Tambo! Philip comes to the Dio… read more

David Head appointed Western Regional Dean
It is with delight that the Diocese announces the recent appointment of The Revd David Head as Regional Dean for the Western Region! David serves as Rector of t… read more
Tracy Lauersen inducted as Rector of Warragul!
Congratulations to the Revd Tracy Lauersen who on Tuesday night was inducted as the Rector of the Parish of Warragul! Tracy comes to the Diocese of Gippsland fr… read more
Revd Philip Muston inducted as Rector of Lakes Entrance and Metung
A slightly delayed but nevertheless warm congratulations to the Revd Philip Muston who was recently inducted as Rector of the Parish of Lakes Entrance and Metun… read more

TGA Wins Gold for Best Regional Publication 2018
The Gippsland Anglican has won gold for Best Regional Publication in the 2018 Australasian Religious Press Association awards, presented at the ARPA conference … read more

Sue Jacka appointed as Archdeacon of the Western Region
It is with great pleasure that the Diocese announces the appointment of The Revd Sue Jacka as Archdeacon of the Western Region! Sue serves as the Rector of Traf… read more

Ambae Volcano Response - Anglican Overseas Aid
Rebuilding Lives Appeal has just been launched which focuses on helping people from the island of Ambae in Vanuatu. Volcanic activity has forced the evacuation … read more

The Planting 2018
Enjoy some time at The Abbey and help with The 2018 Planting. We have around 900 plants to put in the ground, so we’d love some help! Come when you can, stay … read more

Bishop Richard installed as Bishop of Gippsland!
It gives us immense pleasure to introduce the Right Reverend Dr Richard Treloar, Bishop of Gippsland!! Thank you to all, particularly for those who travelled fr… read more

New Rector for Warragul!
It is with great pleasure that the Diocese announces that the Rev. Tracy Lauersen has accepted the position of Rector of the Parish of Warragul! Tracy is curren… read more

2018 National Religious Short Film Prize winner announced
• 2018 biennial national Religious Short Film Prize announced at special presentation ceremony at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture in Canb… read more
Bishop-Elect Richard Treloar Consecrated!
It was with great joy that many members of the Diocese journeyed down to St Paul’s Cathedral on Saturday for the consecration of Bishop-Elect The Right Re… read more

Gippsland Joins National Redress Scheme
The Bishop-in-Council of the Diocese in June 2018 resolved to join the National Redress Scheme established by the Commonwealth Government. The National Redress… read more

NAIDOC Service at Lake Tyers
It was an honour to gather at Lake Tyers as we were led in our NAIDOC Service by the Rev’d Phyllis Andy on Sunday afternoon. Thank you to those who were a… read more

Jude Benton installed as Priest in Charge of Croajingolong
Congratulations to The Reverend Jude Benton who was installed on Thursday as Priest in Charge of the Parish of Croajingolong ! Jude has come to us from the Dioc… read more

Clifton Waters Newsletter - May 2018
Clifton Waters Village (CWV) consists of 88 individual and unique cottages. It was founded in 1953 by Canon Smith and was named Clifton Waters Village due to it… read more

New Priest in Charge for Croajingolong!
The Diocese is pleased to announce that the Rev. Jude Benton has accepted the position of Priest in Charge in the Parish of Croajingolong! Jude has recently ser… read more

New Bishop for Gippsland!
It is with immense pleasure that the Diocese of Gippsland announces that The Rev’d Dr Richard Treloar, Vicar of Christ Church South Yarra, has been electe… read more

Anglican Overseas Aid PNG Earthquake Appeal
Please find below a downloadable media release from Anglican Overseas aid regarding their PNG Earthquake appeal. This appeal was launched through the Church Age… read more

Vocation Sunday 21 October 2018
Vocation Sunday offers us the opportunity to consider what ‘calling’ means in the Church, and how we may best use our gifts in God’s service. Resources fo… read more

Bishop Manasseh visiting
The Gippsland Diocese is honoured to be currently hosting Bishop Manasseh Gahima from the Diocese of Rwanda. Bishop Manasseh is a great friend of the Diocese ha… read more

Brenda Burney inducted as Rector of the Parish of Bairnsdale
Congratulations to The Reverend Brenda Burney who was inducted as the new Rector of the Parish of Bairnsdale on Thursday the 15th of March! Brenda moves to Bair… read more

Compass Episode on Archbishop Kay
As many are aware, the TV program "Compass" was filming at our Farewell Eucharist to Bishop Kay on Saturday the 16th of December and at her subsequent… read more

Hope Restart Receives Building Permit
HRC Chairman Peter Down, with spouse and Project Officer Margaret Down, accepting the Building Permit approval from EGBP’s Brian Ross This is a huge step fo… read more

Jo White inducted as Rector of Bass/Phillip Island
On 16th February 2018, the Reverend Jo White was inducted as the new Rector of the Parish of Bass/Phillip Island. Jo moves to Bass/Phillip Island with her husba… read more

Kay Goldsworthy makes history in Perth by becoming the world's first female Anglican Archbishop
Kay Goldsworthy makes history in Perth by becoming the world’s first female Anglican Archbishop - ABC News. At the beginning of the video observe the Gipp… read more

Old Films Resurrected
The Diocesan Archivist, Mr Tim Gibson, has arranged for the transfer of some old films into electronic form that have now been transferred to YouTube. At this s… read more

Cathrine Muston - The story so far...
Cathrine Muston – Community Development Officer The story so far… Cathrine has been in the Gippsland Diocese for quite a while. However, on Thursday the 27… read more

Jan26 Prayer Service
On Friday the 26th, you’re invited to join us at the Warragul Anglican Church for a 9am prayer service regarding the 26th of January. During the service a… read more

Vale - The Rev'd Caroline Nancarrow
It is with a heavy heart that the Diocese announces the passing of The Rev’d Caroline Nancarrow in Northhampton, UK on the 14th of December 2017 after a b… read more

Brian Norris - Ordination 2 December 2017
Brian Norris, the Diocesan Registrar, was ordained deacon by Bishop Goldsworthy at St Paul’s Cathedral Sale on Saturday 2 December 2017. He will serve as … read more

16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence is a global campaign to raise awareness about violence against women and its impact on a woman’s physical, psy… read more

Australian churches call for resettlement of Manus Island refugees
Three ecumenical groups in Australia are urging the federal Government to re-settle refugees formerly housed in the Manus Island refugee camp “safely, swiftly… read more

Federation University Conference - Belief, Culture, Disruption
Federation University is holding their Annual Conference on behalf of the Tertiary Campus Ministry Association from Tuesday 28th of November to Friday 1st Decem… read more

Year of Mark Study Day - Trinity College
Trinity Theological College is holding it’s annual study day to look at the upcoming Year of Mark on Saturday the 4th of November! A great day of reflecti… read more

Op Shop Workshop to be held in Drouin - 30 October 2017
A workshop for those who run Op Shops in the Diocese will be held at Christ Church Drouin on Monday 30 October 2017 commencing at 10.00am. Participants will hea… read more

Special Session of Synod to be held on Saturday 16 December 2017
A special session of the Thirty-Eighth Synod will be held in St Paul’s Cathedral, Sale on Saturday 16 December 2017 commencing at 9.30am. The Synod session wi… read more

Victorian Council of Churches - October 2017 Newsletter
A Reflection - One of the immeasurable gifts of this position is that of visiting and being amongst God’s people. During this past month I have been humbled t… read more

Anglicare Thankyou Morning/Afternoon Teas
Anglicare will be holding morning/afternoon teas in appreciation for the partnerships that they have with our local parishes. Anglicare will also be speaking ab… read more

Bishop Goldsworthy Appointed Archbishop of Perth
The Anglican Bishop of Gippsland, the Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy, AO, has been elected as the new Archbishop of Perth. Bishop Goldsworthy, who was awarded t… read more

Estate Planning Information Session - Wednesday 25 October 2017, Sale
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Parish Partnership Grants - CLOSING 25 SEPTEMBER 2017
Applications are being called for from parishes in the Diocese for Parish Partnerships Funding. Grants up to $5000 are available. Applications close on 25 Septe… read more

Re-Visioning Belief - Trinity College Study Day
Re-Visioning Belief: Study Day INTERPRETING THE BIBLE IN TODAY’S FRACTURED WORLD Dealing with the difficult issues facing us today can often feel like being f… read more

Parish Treasurers' Consultations to be held around the Diocese
Five treasurers’ consultations will be held around the Diocese from September through to November this year. A number of issues connected to the parish treasu… read more

Open letter to the Premier of Victoria from Heads of Churches
An open letter was sent to the Premier Daniel Andrews on the 31st of July 2017 by heads of Churches in Victoria. It is reported that Legislation regarding Assis… read more

August 2017 Gippsland Anglican now available
The August edition of the Gippsland Anglican is now available. read more

Fran Grimes Commissioned at Korumburra/Poowong
Congratulations to the Rev’d Dr Fran Grimes who was commissioned on Sunday the 23rd of July as Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Korumburra/Poowong! Fran … read more

Defence Force Bishop Ian Lambert to visit Gippsland
The Anglican Bishop to the Defence Force, Bishop Ian Lambert, will be visiting Gippsland on 25 July and will be available to meet and discuss opportunities to s… read more

The Demise of Haystacks and the Future of the Rural Church
"Like haystacks, small rural churches are largely a strategy of the past. After all, they are not efficient, too labor intensive and not a strategic use of… read more

July 2017 Gippsland Anglican now available
The July Edition of the Gippsland Anglican is now available. read more

Commissioning of Fran Grimes as Priest-in-Charge of Korumburra/Poowong Parish
The Reverend Fran Grimes has accepted appointment as Priest in Charge of the parish of Korumburra/Poowong and will be commissioned on Sunday the 23rd at 4pm at … read more

NAIDOC Week 2017
NAIDOC Week will be held this year from the 2nd till the 9th of July. The 2017 theme - Our Languages Matter - aims to emphasise and celebrate the unique and ess… read more

Bishop Kay Goldsworthy Appointed an AO
Photo and Story from Gippsland Times - 13 June 2017 read more

Consecration of Bishop Manasseh Gahima
The Diocese congratulates The Right Reverend Manasseh Gahima. who was ordained Bishop on 28 May in the Diocese of Gahini, Rwanda. This Diocese is a partner Dioc… read more
Ordination of David Perryman to Priesthood
The Diocese congratulates The Rev’d David Perryman who was ordained priest on the 10th of June at St Paul’s Cathedral. David is now licensed as Prie… read more

Diocesan Lay Readers' Training Days
Two Lay Readers’ Training Days will be conducted by the Bishop at Bairnsdale and Drouin in July and August 2017. Please book at the following websites: Ba… read more

June 2017 Gippsland Anglican now available
The June Edition of the Gippsland Anglican is now available. read more

The Abbey Winter Program
An exciting and stimulating program of events will be held at the Abbey over the winter period. You are encouraged to participate and to invite your friends. read more
The Abbey Reception Centre Takes Shape
The Abbey Reception centre is now under construction and on Tuesday 23 May 2017 the erection of frame began. read more

Synod 2017
Our Diocesan Synod was held over the weekend. Thank you to all who attended and for your ongoing prayers! You can find copies of the President’s Address, … read more

Bishop Kay's Easter Sermon 2017 - Don't be afraid
In Matthew’s gospel, it’s an earthquake that heralds the announcement to the women of Jesus’ Resurrection. This day, the first day of the new week, the fi… read more

Stop the Traffik - Carolyn Kitto
Carolyn Kitto a powerful voice for Stop the Traffik invites people to take a moment and think about the Easter eggs they will buy and give this Easter. The webs… read more

National Day of Prayer for Defence - 6th April 2017
Today a number of local clergy gathered with Defence Chaplains and personnel at RAAF base Sale to pray for the ADF, for serving members and their families; for … read more

April 2017 Gippsland Anglican Now Available
The April Edition of the Gippsland Anglican is now available. read more

Prayers at the Closure of Hazelwood Power Station
On Tuesday, Bishop Kay and Catholic Bishop Pat O’Reagan gathered with more than 80 people in Morwell to pray for the local community as Hazelwood Power St… read more

Royal Commission Public Hearing - The Anglican Church
Please find the link to the page and statements as listed below. read more

Child Protection and Grooming Workshop for Clergy and Youth Workers - 15 May 2017
DIOCESE OF GIPPSLAND One-Day Training Workshop for Clergy and those involved in youth ministry Child Protection and Grooming - Monday 15 May 2017 Facilitator: A… read more

Safe Churches Workshops for 2017
# Diocese of Gippsland Safe Church Awareness Workshops (Full and Refresher) 2017 Under the auspices of the Safe Church Training Agreement of the National Counc… read more

David Perryman Inducted at Avon
David Perryman was inducted as Curate-in-Charge of Avon on Monday 6 February 2016 in Holy Trinity Church Stratford at 7.30pm following a clergy dinner at the Ma… read more

February 2017 Gippsland Anglican Now Available
The February Edition of the Gippsland Anglican is now available. read more

Diocesan Team Meets with Bishop of Bendigo - 17 January 2017
A diocesan team led by Bishop Kay Goldsworthy met with the Bishop of Bendigo, Bishop Andrew Curnow (above), the Registrar and a member of the Diocesan Executive… read more

Parish Reports to Bishop-in-Council - December 2016
Parish reports to BIC in December 2016. _Christ Church, Tarraville (above) was constructed in 1856 to the design of local architects and surveyors John HW Petti… read more

Boyd Mural, Morwell
‘The Ascending Christ’, a mural by Arthur Boyd was originally installed at St John’s Anglican Church in Yallourn in 1960 and unveiled at the d… read more

John McIntyre Book Still Available
The untimely death in June 2014 of Bishop John McIntyre of Gippsland deprived the Anglican Church of Australia of a rare prophetic voice. He spoke out powerfull… read more

Kate Bottley shares her moments of Christmas joy
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The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Christmas Sermon
The sermon preached by Archbishop Justin Welby at Canterbury Cathedral on the morning of Christmas Day. Luke 2:1-20 The normal processes of life do not stop bec… read more

New Archbishop for Adelaide
The Anglican Diocese of Adelaide has elected a new Archbishop, Bishop Geoffrey Smith. Bishop Smith is the current Assistant Bishop/General Manager and Registrar… read more
100 Years of Worship at Kilmany
A service was held at Kilmany Church in the Parish of Sale on Sunday 18 December 2016 at 2pm to celebrate 100 years of worship. The service was led by Dean Susa… read more
Two New Aussies
The Rev’d Graham Knott, Rector of Leongatha and Mrs June Knott became Australian Citizens at a ceremony in Leongatha on 23 November 2016. Graham’s f… read more
Christmas at Clifton Waters, Bairnsdale
Eighty three people sat down to a most convivial Christmas Dinner at Clifton Waters Village on 6th December, the second time the dinner has been held in the V… read more
Clergy Christmas Gathering
The Clergy of the Diocese gathered with their families at Bishopscourt on Saturday 3 December 2016 for a Christmas gathering. Around 50 people were present incl… read more
Installation of new Dean
On Saturday September 3, The Rev’d Susanna Pain was installed as the 23rd Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, Sale. read more

123 Thrift Shop afternoon
On Saturday 13 August 123 Café held a Thrift Shop Afternoon to assist the fit out of the new kitchen. Many people turned up on the day to purchase second hand… read more

123 Pop up Restaurant, taster night
Pop up ministry brings community together through food By Rachael Lucas ABC Open Producer Besides the local mall, sporting clubs and the local pubs and nightclu… read more
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John McIntyre Centre at The Abbey, Raymond Island
A new facility at The Abbey is to be named after the late Bishop of Gippsland, Rt Rev John McIntyre. Following Bishop John McIntyre’s untimely death in June 2… read more
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