Media Releases

Bishop Richard’s Presidential Address to the 2025 Diocesan Synod is available for download below. read more

On Friday 28 March 2025, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck central Myanmar. The death toll has now risen to over 3,000 people, with more than 4,000 injured. ABM… read more

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Greetings as we deepen our Lenten journey. I’m delighted to announce a new Archdeacon, two new Regional Deans, and an Ass… read more

The Parish of Korumburra and Poowong seeks a Rector, five days per week, to continue to grow the churches and serve the community. Both centres in the Parish h… read more

Save the date! Gippsland Camino 2025 2 – 4 May Join us for the Hope25 event, a spiritual journey along the beautiful Gippsland Plains Rail Trail: https://gipp… read more

Introducing Joseph Gormally – Diocesan Finance Officer! A new arrival to Sale, Joseph comes to us with extensive experience in bookkeeping and accounting. Wi… read more

Rae Riley has been appointed as our new Registrar following a thorough recruitment process which saw a number of expressions of interest in this important leade… read more

In wishing you well for the Christmas season ahead of us, a brief seasonal reflection from Bishop Richard is available for viewing below. Every blessing ahead … read more

Julie Lanham takes up Diocesan Clearance Officer role. We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Lanham as our new Clearance Officer for the Dio… read more

Welcoming Krista Mountford – our new Diocesan Development Officer and TGA Editor We are delighted to introduce Krista Mountford, who recently joined the team … read more

The Rev’d Giles Motisi nominated as Priest-in-Charge of Moe / Newborough. The Clergy Appointments Advisory Board for Moe / Newborough has unanimously rec… read more

The Rev’d Colin Oakley to be Rector of the Parish of Lakes Entrance / Metung Colin has been Priest-in-Charge of Westernport these last eight years, and is… read more

A video of the 2024 Ministry Development Program participants has been prepared for Vocations Sunday. These are available to view below in a shorter or longer f… read more

A Service for the Diocesan Launch of The Season of Creation was held at the Cathedral on Sunday 1 September. The speaker for this service was Tony Rinaudo, auth… read more

The Revd Dr Tim Gaden has been appointed as Rector for the Parish of Maffra. Tim came to the Gippsland Diocese in early 2022 as Chaplain to Gippsland Grammar. S… read more

The Revd Canon Dr Fran Grimes has accepted the invitation to serve as Rector of the Parish of Corner Inlet. Fran is well known to Gippsland Anglicans as Priest-… read more

Bishop Richard’s Presidential Address to the Diocesan Synod 2024 is available for download below. read more

The Diocese of Gippsland is delighted to announce that Ruth Hanlon has accepted the position of Rector in the Parish of Bass/Phillip Island. Ruth (pictured here… read more

A Stations of the Cross service was recently recorded at The Abbey, led by Honorary Abbey Chaplain, Jeff Berger, Abbey Director Dr Cath Connelly (harpist and re… read more

The Diocese is thrilled to announce that The Revd Dennis Webster, experienced priest in the Diocese of Melbourne, has accepted an invitation to serve as Rector … read more

The Diocese is delighted to share news of The Revd Daniel Gebert’s appointment as Rector of Warragul! The Clergy Appointments Advisory Board was enthusiastic … read more

The Diocese is joyful in sharing glad tidings of Gradwell Fredericks’ appointment as Rector of the Parish of Traralgon, on the unanimous recommendation of a v… read more

Bishop Richard’s Presidential Address to the Diocesan Synod 2023 is available for download below. read more

The Diocese is delighted to join with all members of the Clergy Appointments Advisory Board for Drouin in announcing the appointment of The Revd John Webster as… read more

The Abbey Chapter has appointed Dr Cath Connelly to succeed The Revd Edie Ashley as leader of this diocesan mission initiative under the new title of ‘Abbey D… read more

St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral has been awarded a dollar-for dollar grant of over $8000 for a 12.45 kilowatt rooftop solar system on Delbridge Hall at St Paul�… read more

Aboriginal Christian Ministry within the Anglican Diocese of Gippsland will be supported over the next three years by a $170,000 grant. read more

By Sally Woollett This month heralds the Season of Creation, and perhaps a spring to the step. We might be tempted to spring clean the wardrobe to make room for… read more

Please find a pastoral letter available for download below which will be read to parishes on 21 August 2022. read more

People are invited to support the work of the two ordained Aboriginal priests working in Gippsland with Aboriginal communities by donating online to the Gippsla… read more

The Anglican Parishes of Leongatha and Mirboo North joined forces with the South Gippsland community to raise over $31,000 during May and June for on-the-ground… read more

It is with great pleasure that the Diocese can share the good news of the appointment of The Revd Dr Dean Spalding as Rector of Trafalgar! The Revd Dr Dean Spal… read more

Bishop Richard’s Presidential Address to the Diocesan Synod 2022 can viewed at https://youtu.be/Jm5K5z0BjOg read more

At General Synod in May this year, the gathered representatives of the Anglican Church of Australia met to consider, amongst other things a key motion on enviro… read more

As Mothers’ Union groups across the Diocese begin to meet again, some MU members are offering encouraging stories about why and how they joined. Here, Gwyneth… read more

As Mothers’ Union groups across the Diocese begin to meet again, some MU members are offering encouraging stories about why and how they joined. Here, Rev’d… read more

As Mothers’ Union groups across the Diocese begin to meet again, some MU members are offering encouraging stories about why and how they joined. Here, previou… read more

I am pleased to share the news that our Missional Deacon to the Eastern Region (Bushfire Response and Recovery), The Revd Cathy Turnbull, has accepted an invita… read more

Anglicare North Coast has opened a FLOOD APPEAL for tax deductible donations. We will use our emergency relief processes to provide direct and efficient support… read more

The International Panel on Climate Change released it’s latest report today. The summary report into the effects of climate change in the Australasian Reg… read more

The Diocese is delighted to share the glad tidings that The Revd Keren Terpstra has accepted an invitation to be the Dean of our Cathedral Parish in Sale! Keren… read more

The link for Rebecca Hayman’s ordination on Saturday will be available to view at https://youtu.be/mVKnM3XjNpw The order of service is also available to d… read more

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, With the great Feast of the Incarnation almost upon us, here is a brief seasonal reflection from Bishopscourt, where Leanne… read more

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Greetings on the Fourth Sunday of Advent! For this pre-recorded Eucharist from St Paul’s Cathedral in Sale, Acting Dean L… read more

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Greetings on this Third Sunday of Advent from St Paul’s Cathedral Sale and Bishopscourt Chapel. Acting Dean and Locum Pri… read more

The recordings at our recent Advent Ecumenical Conversation held at The Abbey, Raymond Island are now available. Speakers include The Revd Canon Dr Bob Derrenba… read more

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Greetings on this Second Sunday of Advent. We return to St Paul’s Cathedral Sale for our diocesan recording this week. Ac… read more

Dear sisters and brothers, Greetings on this First Sunday of Advent! In this 30-minute pre-recorded service from the Chapel of Bishopscourt I offer a brief refl… read more

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Greetings on this last Sunday after Pentecost, the great Feast of Christ the King. At this pre-recorded Eucharist from St P… read more

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, I trust you are coping with the further wind-battering and drenching that parts of our region are experiencing this weekend… read more

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Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As many of us are embracing gathered worship again in recent weeks, the Cathedral Parish continues to offer these online se… read more

Click here to watch Bishop Richard’s tribute to Susanna Pain and Associate Nikolai Blaskow on behalf of the Diocese at the conclusion of a recent service to I… read more

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, On the back of some wild weather in the region in recent days, we trust that this pre-recorded Eucharist for the 23rd Sunda… read more

Please join us for a service of Evensong at 4pm, live streamed below, as we install our new Canons, The Revd Fran Grimes, The Revd Phyllis Andy and Ian Maxfield… read more

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, For this week’s pre-recorded Eucharist from St Pauls Cathedral Sale, I am joined in the sanctuary by Associate Priest… read more

Please find a pastoral letter available for download below from Bishop Richard which was read to parishes on 17 October 2021. read more

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, It has been another challenging week in the state of Victoria with more wild weather, high case numbers, and rising anxiety… read more

"Our greatest responsibility is to become good ancestors" Jonas Salk "What we need to do is learn to act like ancestors of future generations&quo… read more

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Some of our number have come out of lockdown during the week just passed; others remain under the extended restrictions tha… read more

Dear brothers and sisters, Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! On a weekend that sees seven of our parishes in some form of lockdown, and the remain… read more

BY CATHY TURNBULL In late May this year, I had the privilege to work with two wonderful researchers across a number of bushfire affected communities in East Gip… read more

Welcome to this pre-recorded Eucharist from St Paul’s Cathedral marking the 18th Sunday after Pentecost. Dean Susanna Pain is joined this week by The Reverend… read more

Pope Francis, Patriarch Bartholomew and Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, have called on Christian leaders to pray for world leaders in this season of cre… read more

Earthquake hits Gippsland This morning (Wednesday) at 9.15 am a 5.7 magnitude earthquake was felt across Gippsland. Reports were received of simultaneous shocks… read more

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Greetings as this ‘season of creation’ unfolds! You may like to visit or post to the facebook page set up by Gippsland … read more

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Greetings on this 16th Sunday after Pentecost in the ‘Season of Creation’. By mother earth my Lord be praised; governe… read more

The Diocese is delighted to announce that, at the Australasian Religious Press Association (ARPA) Awards on the weekend, The Gippsland Anglican received several… read more

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Greetings on this 15th Sunday after Pentecost, and a very happy Fathers’ Day to those of a paternal disposition! In this … read more

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Greetings on this Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, on a weekend when we struggle with the news internationally, and ongoi… read more

The Anglican Relief and Development Fund Australia (ARDFA) has recently launched an Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis Appeal through their new global crisis reli… read more

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Greetings on the 13th Sunday after Pentecost. At a time when millions of Australians are experiencing lockdown, and/or th… read more

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Greetings on the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Lord (15 August, transferred in the lectionary to Monday). Several of our par… read more

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Greetings on this 11th Sunday after Pentecost. As we are, once again, unable to gather in person for worship, I hope this r… read more

Bishop Arthur’s funeral service which was live streamed is available for viewing at https://youtu.be/1iQpFF_MOhk read more

This video presentation from Bishop Richard speaks to our mission; Committed in Christ, Connecting in Service and Creative in Spirit, and how our engagement wit… read more

The Diocese is please to announce the appointment of the Revd Belinda Seabrook as Priest in Charge of the Parish of Mirboo North! Belinda will start this new ro… read more

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Greetings as we prepare to celebrate the Lord’s day during the second weekend of lockdown #5 in Victoria, and amid talk o… read more

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. This Eucharist for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost was recorded from the Chapel of Bishopscourt and St Paul’s C… read more

Who’s who in the Registry A new resource introducing the Registry staff (above), with a brief outline of their roles, the days worked and contact details … read more

The Diocese of Gippsland mourns the passing of its ninth Bishop, The Rt Revd Dr Arthur Jones. Please find Bishop Richard’s Ad Clerum from Sunday 11 July ava… read more

We join with our friends in the Uniting Church of Australia to celebrate the joyful news of the appointment of The Revd Gospel Hrilvelthanga Ralte to the Co-Ope… read more

In this 30-minute service of Evening Prayer from the Chapel of Bishopscourt in Sale, The Revd Edie Ashley and the Revd Aunty Phyllis Andy lead our reflections a… read more

On behalf of the Reverend Phyllis Andy and the Lake Tyers Community, the Diocese invites you to attend a service to mark the commencement of NAIDOC week with ce… read more

Welcome to Evening Prayer from the Chapel of Bishopscourt in Sale. This 30-minute service follows the order for Sunday Evening, which can be found on page 387 o… read more

Gippsland Anglicans join with other church groups and community organisations in reaching out to those impacted by recent extreme weather in the region with pas… read more

Greetings to all in our Diocesan family, and prayerful thoughts especially for those who are dealing with storm damage, road closures, interruptions to power an… read more

The Registry has been able to obtain a commercial gutter cleaning vacuum to provide parishes and other ministry centres with an opportunity to clean their gutte… read more

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! Many of us in Regional Victoria are pleased to be able to gather again in our churches and ministry centres for … read more

Bishop Richard Treloar lit the way for the commencement of the third session of the Gippsland Diocese’s 39th Synod in mid -May with the launch of the Vision R… read more

Greetings on the Feast of the holy, blessed, and undivided Trinity! Once again we find ourselves unable to gather face to face for worship and fellowship this w… read more

At the Synod Eucharist on Friday 14 May, Bishop Richard introduced Synod members and others present to the renewed Diocesan Vision for 2021-2024. In the context… read more

In May 2021, The Rt Revd Dr Richard Treloar, Bishop of Gippsland launched the Diocesan Vision 2021-2024. The vision was developed with the input of all Parishes… read more

Please find the Presidential Address from Synod 2021 available for download below. read more

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we begin our Lenten journey in strange circumstances, we are pleased to offer this pre-recorded service from St Paul’s… read more

My dear brothers and sisters, On a weekend in which we are once again unable to gather for worship – for reasons that are entirely understandable, if painful … read more

Please join us to celebrate the Ordination of Kate Campbell as Deacon at St Paul’s Cathedral Sale read more

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we gather face to face and remotely to keep the feast of the Incarnation, we are pleased to be able to offer a pre-recor… read more

Welcome to the 4th Sunday of Advent from St Paul’s Cathedral Sale in this video. Advent is about love. We are social beings. That is our blessing and our cur… read more

Congratulations to Archdeacon Sue Jacka who has accepted an invitation to serve as the Rector of St Mary’s Morwell! These glad tidings for the people of Morwe… read more