Catholic Development Fund
Proud Partner
Catholic Education Ballarat is proud to welcome the Catholic Development Fund (CDF) as a partner of Catholic Education Week 2026.
Catholic Education Week, celebrated from 25–29 May 2026, is an annual opportunity for Catholic schools across the Diocese of Ballarat to celebrate their Catholic identity and the important role they play within their local communities. Throughout the week, schools across western Victoria will participate in liturgies, community events, student leadership initiatives and storytelling that highlights the work, spirit and contribution of Catholic education.
The week concludes with the Catholic Education Week Mass and Awards Dinner and the presentation of the Bishop Paul Spirit of Catholic Education Awards, recognising individuals and teams who demonstrate leadership, service and dedication to Catholic education across the Diocese.
For more than 50 years, CDF has partnered with Catholic schools across the Diocese of Ballarat, helping provide the facilities and resources that support faith-centred learning and development. Beyond education, CDF also supports parishes, health, aged care and social services – strengthening communities across the Diocese and ensuring communities have the spaces they need to learn, gather and care for one another.
CDF’s partnership in Catholic Education Week reflects a shared commitment to supporting Catholic communities and celebrating the people and places that bring Catholic education to life across western Victoria.
Learn more about CDF at www.catholicdevelopmentfund.org.au