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Suffragan diocese Wollongong, Australia

Diocese of Wollongong

Vollongongen(sis)

Latin Church

Latin Church diocese erected in 1951 covering the Illawarra, Macarthur, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands regions of New South Wales, a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Sydney. Bishop Brian Mascord has been the fifth bishop since 2018.

On the map

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The address the register holds for St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Wollongong, in Wollongong, Australia.

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Established
1951
Catholics
195,669
Priests
72
Territory
6,121 km²

Parishes and churches

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

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The bishop

Bishop
Brian Gregory Mascord

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The cathedral

St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Wollongong stands in Wollongong, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

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History

Since its establishment in 1951 the Diocese of Wollongong, a Latin Church jurisdiction and suffragan of the metropolitan Archdiocese of Sydney, has covered the Illawarra and Southern Highlands regions of New South Wales. The cathedra of the Bishop of Wollongong, currently Brian Mascord, stands in St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Wollongong.

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  • Position vacant—Executive Director of Schools (CeDOW)

    The Diocese of Wollongong is seeking an experienced senior Catholic educator to serve as the Executive Director of Schools for Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW). The position is vacant following the seven years of leadership by Peter Hill. The new director will report to Bishop Brian Mascord and work with the Diocesan Schools Council to provide strategic, educational, and faith leadership for 38 diverse school communities. The role involves leading the Catholic school system across the Illawarra, Macarthur, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands regions of NSW. The diocese intends for the successful candidate to begin the role ideally in January 2027.

    Sep 24, 2026 · Bishops

  • Position vacant—Clergy Care Coordinator Assistant

    Sep 21, 2026 · Bishops

  • Diocese of Wollongong honours 50 couples at Marriage Anniversaries Mass

    Sep 17, 2026 · Life & Family

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