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Suffragan diocese Darwin, Australia

Diocese of Darwin

Darvinen(sis)

Latin Church

The Diocese of Darwin spans the Northern Territory and is the largest diocese in Australia by area. Established under earlier names from 1847 and renamed the Diocese of Darwin in 1938, it is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Adelaide, led by Bishop Charles Gauci since 2018.

On the map

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The address the register holds for St Mary's Star of the Sea Cathedral, Darwin, in Darwin, Australia.

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Established
1938
Catholics
45,600
Priests
27
Territory
1,352,212 km²

Parishes and churches

22 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.

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The bishop

Bishop
Charles Gauci

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The cathedral

St Mary's Star of the Sea Cathedral, Darwin stands in Darwin, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

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History

By land area the largest diocese in Australia, the Diocese of Darwin is a Latin Church jurisdiction centred on Darwin in the Northern Territory and suffragan to the metropolitan Archdiocese of Adelaide. Its territory was first administered by the Vicariate Apostolic of New Holland and Van Diemen's Land. The Vicariate Apostolic of Essington followed in 1845, elevated as part of the Diocese of Victoria in 1847, restyled the Diocese of Victoria-Palmerston in 1888, and finally renamed the Diocese of Darwin in 1938.

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  • Diocese of Darwin marks feast of St Vincent de Paul

    The Diocese of Darwin observed the feast of St. Vincent de Paul on September 26, 2026. In a reflection, Cruz Ignatius noted that Vincent transitioned from a humble background and early legal troubles to a life dedicated to serving the poor. After organizing practical support for those in need with the help of several women, Vincent co-founded the Daughters of Charity alongside St. Louise de Marillac. This congregation continues to provide food, shelter, and support for single pregnant women and the homeless. To address the spiritual neglect of people in rural areas, Vincent also established the Congregation of the Mission, also known as the Vincentians. This order of priests and brothers focuses on preaching missions and improving the education of clergy in seminaries.

    Sep 26, 2026 · Catholic Life

  • Half full glass

    Cruz Ignatius of the Diocese of Darwin shared a reflection on finding inner peace through accepting reality and focusing on God's presence. The reflection suggests that stress, weariness, and preoccupation make it difficult for people to recognize the divine spark within themselves and others. Ignatius noted that while people often focus on imperfections or what is not working, wisdom and the Gospel encourage the acceptance of reality. Drawing on the Serenity Prayer and the writings of St. Augustine, the text encourages people to seek the wisdom to change what they can and accept what they cannot change to maintain peace.

    Sep 17, 2026 · Church & State

  • Diocese of Darwin publishes reflection on Our Lady of Sorrows

    Sep 14, 2026 · Catholic Life

  • Diocese of Darwin publishes reflection on call to holiness

    Sep 11, 2026 · Catholic Life

  • Diocese of Darwin marks feast of Mother Teresa

    Sep 4, 2026 · Catholic Life

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