Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay

What Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay does

The Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay is a registered religious and charitable organisation of the Roman Catholic Church, established in 1985-86 under the trusteeship of The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Broken Bay (ABN 79 031 652 544). It covers 2,763 square kilometres across the Northern Beaches, North Shore, and Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, comprising 26 parishes. Its patroness is Mary, Star of the Sea, formally designated in 2008. The Diocese is governed by a Bishop appointed by the Pope and is currently in an administrative transition following Archbishop Anthony Randazzo's 2026 appointment to the Vatican Curia; Very Rev Dr David Ranson serves as Diocesan Administrator.

The Diocese delivers its mission through an integrated portfolio of wholly-owned operating agencies: Catholic Schools Broken Bay (CSBB, K-12 education including specialist disability programs at St Lucy's School and St Edmund's College), CatholicCare Broken Bay (social services including homelessness programs Mary Mac's and Dom's Place), Pastoral Works Broken Bay (charitable arm funding CCD, hospital chaplaincy, and the Ephpheta Centre for the deaf), the Marriage Tribunal, the Catholic Development Fund (financial services), and multicultural chaplaincies (Filipino, Korean). Core operational programs include CCD religious education reaching 12,000+ public school students via 700+ volunteer catechists, hospital chaplaincy delivering ~5,000 pastoral visits annually across 7 hospitals, marriage preparation programs (Smart Loving, FOCCUS, Prepare Enrich, CEE), and vocation ministries spanning priesthood, permanent diaconate, consecrated life, and single life vocations.

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary donations and charitable collections, with five principal streams: Parish Giving across 26 parishes, Pastoral Works Broken Bay (ACNC-registered charity), the annual Peter's Pence collection for the Holy See, Wills and Bequests (administered via the Broken Bay Pastoral Trust, ABN 51 674 844 081), and the Catholic Development Fund's financial services. The Diocese is not a commercial entity; it has no shareholders, no disclosed revenue, and no commercial pricing. It markets through its website (bbcatholic.org.au), quarterly Broken Bay News magazine, full social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube), an Office for Communications, parish networks, and event-driven community engagement.

Name

Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay

Legal name

The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Broken Bay

Website

https://bbcatholic.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay is a registered Roman Catholic religious organisation covering 2,763 sq km across Northern Beaches, North Shore, and Central Coast NSW, operating 26 parishes plus Catholic Schools, CatholicCare social services, hospital chaplaincy, and charitable ministries serving the Catholic faithful through donations, bequests, and faith-based programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA), Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH)

Keywords

• Catholic pastoral services
• Parish ministry
• Religious education
• Catholic education services
• Hospital chaplaincy

Headquarters

HQ city

Pennant Hills

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Parish Giving / Donations: Weekly collections and ongoing donations from parishioners constitute a major source of funds for parish mission and ministry. Expenses covered include evangelisation and mission outreach, liturgical expenses, parish pastoral works, hospitality, parish staff salaries, clergy superannuation, car expenses, and building insurance, utilities, and maintenance. The diocese facilitates direct parish giving through an online portal.
2. Pastoral Works Broken Bay: Donations to Pastoral Works Broken Bay support key Diocesan ministries, educational institutions, and pastoral care programs. Supports CCD catechists, hospital chaplaincy, St Lucy's School, St Edmund's College, and the Ephpheta Centre. Pastoral Works is a Registered Charity with the ACNC.
3. Peter's Pence: Annual collection taken up globally to support the works of mercy of the Holy See. Donations assist the Pope, support the most disadvantaged, and respond to emergency situations including war, oppression, natural disasters, and development needs.
4. Wills and Bequests: Bequests and legacy gifts left to parishes or the Diocese of Broken Bay in Wills. Specific bequests, percentage of estate, residuary bequests, or whole estate gifts are accepted. The diocese also has a Broken Bay Pastoral Trust (ABN 51 674 844 081).
5. Catholic Development Fund: Diocesan agency — Catholic Development Fund — manages interest rates for Diocesan agencies and approved depositors, indicating a financial services/development fund arm of the Diocese.

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay delivers Catholic pastoral care, worship, sacramental preparation, and faith formation across 26 parishes spanning the Northern Beaches, North Shore, and Central Coast regions of New South Wales, Australia. It also operates supporting ministries including Catholic schools, CatholicCare social services, hospital chaplaincy, multicultural chaplaincies, formation programs, and charitable works serving individuals, families, and vulnerable community members.

Product overview

The Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay operates a diversified portfolio of ecclesiastical and community services structured as a collection of distinct programs and agencies rather than a unified technology product. The core offerings include Pastoral Works Broken Bay (charitable funding), Parish Giving (donation platform), Broken Bay News (quarterly publication), CCD religious education, Marriage Preparation Programs, Vocation Ministries (Priesthood, Permanent Diaconate, Consecrated Life, Single Life), Multicultural Chaplaincies (Filipino, Korean), Catholic Development Fund, Marriage Tribunal, and a network of 26 parishes. These operate as interconnected diocesan services supporting the Catholic faithful across 2,763 square kilometres from Northern Beaches to Central Coast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Catholic Schools Broken Bay (CSBB): Diocesan Catholic education system overseeing schools across the Diocese
• CatholicCare Broken Bay
• Pastoral Works Broken Bay
• Mission Broken Bay
• Broken Bay News

Products and services

• Pastoral Works Broken Bay Diocesan charitable outreach and social mission initiative that channels giving into local and international humanitarian, pastoral, and justice programs.
• Wills and Bequests Program Planned-giving service that supports parishioners and supporters in making wills, bequests, and estate gifts to the diocese, its parishes, schools, and charitable works.
• Peter's Pence Collection Annual collection taken up in parishes to support the Holy Father and the Pope's charitable works and relief efforts worldwide.
• Parish Giving Program Recurring and one-off financial contribution program enabling parishioners and supporters to give to their parish community online or via regular planned giving.
• Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) Religious Education Sacramental preparation and catechetical program for children attending non-Catholic schools, supporting First Communion, Confirmation, and ongoing faith formation.
• Permanent Diaconate Formation Multi-year formation program that prepares married and single men for ordination as permanent deacons to serve in liturgical, pastoral, and social outreach ministries.
• Vocation Ministries (Priesthood, Consecrated Life, Single Life) Discernment and accompaniment programs supporting men considering priesthood, individuals exploring consecrated religious life, and single people living out their vocation in the world.
• Marriage Preparation Program Pre-marriage formation courses for engaged couples preparing to receive the Sacrament of Marriage in the diocese.
• Mass Live Streaming Service Online streaming of Masses and liturgical celebrations from parish and diocesan locations so the faithful can participate remotely.
• Catholic Development Fund Diocesan financial stewardship and investment entity that manages Catholic Development Fund (CDF) resources to support parish, school, and agency activities.
• Marriage Tribunal Ecclesiastical tribunal service that adjudicates applications for marriage annulments and dispensation under canon law for members of the faithful.
• Filipino and Korean Chaplaincies Culturally specific pastoral chaplaincies providing liturgy, formation, and community support for Filipino and Korean Catholic faithful within the diocese.

Quantifiable outcome

• 700+ catechists serving 12,000+ students across public schools
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catholic Schools Broken Bay (CSBB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSBB is the diocesan education authority overseeing Catholic schools across the diocese. It operates under the direction of the Bishop and collaborates with Mission Broken Bay to develop a culture of mission in the diocese. CSBB provides K–12 Catholic education including specialized Eileen O'Connor Catholic School support classes for students with disability, with a planned $65 million standalone specialist school at Tuggerah.
• CatholicCare Broken BaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholicCare is the social services arm of the diocese providing family support, housing, homelessness services (Mary Mac's, Dom's Place), and community welfare. It collaborates with parishes on continuity of care and social justice initiatives.
• Opus Dei (Eremeran Hills Study Centre and Nairana Study Centre)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpus Dei has two centres in Pennant Hills within the diocese (Eremeran Hills Study Centre and Nairana Study Centre), with its headquarters in Roseville also within the diocese. Opus Dei offers regular formation programs and has established schools inspired by St Josemaría in Sydney and Melbourne. The diocese enjoys a strong relationship with Opus Dei, with Bishop Anthony Randazzo celebrating annual Mass for the Feast of Saint Josemaría Escrivá.
• The Salvatorians (Society of the Divine Savior, SDS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Salvatorians have ministered at Sacred Heart Parish, Pymble, since 2001, invited by Bishop David Walker. Multiple Salvatorian priests have served in the diocese, including the current Parish Priest Fr Ireneusz Czech SDS and the Superior General of the Salvatorians, Fr Krzysztof Kowalczyk SDS. The order celebrated 25 years at Pymble and 65 years in Australia in 2026.
• ACBC Pastoral Research OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission Broken Bay collaborates with the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) Pastoral Research Office to keep parishes informed of activity and initiatives in the national and universal Church.
• National Church Life Survey ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission Broken Bay partners with National Church Life Survey Research to provide information and statistics supporting parishes in their planning for mission.
• Caritas AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe diocese participates in Caritas Australia's Project Compassion (Lent), promoting and encouraging local parish initiatives in works of charity and justice. The diocese links to Caritas appeals on its giving page.
• Catholic MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission Broken Bay collaborates with Catholic Mission, the Pope's international mission agency in Australia, to promote mission work and support communities in need worldwide.
• Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania (FCBCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBishop Anthony Randazzo serves as President of the FCBCO, representing the diocese in the Oceania region's Catholic bishops' federation. The FCBCO coordinates activity across Pacific Catholic bishops' conferences.
• Seminary of the Good ShepherdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Seminary of the Good Shepherd (Homebush) provides priestly formation for the diocese. Seminarians from the seminary participate in diocese events and ordinations. Three transitional deacons were ordained for the diocese after studying at this seminary over seven years.
• St Vincent de Paul SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe diocese promotes the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal on its giving page, supporting vulnerable individuals and families facing financial hardship across local communities through food, gifts, and living expense assistance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Anglican Diocese of Sydney: Australia's largest Anglican diocese, operating parishes, schools (Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation), and social services across the same Sydney metropolitan region. Directly comparable faith-based denominational body with similar organizational structure.
• Catholic Diocese of Wollongong: Catholic diocese covering the Illawarra and Southern Highlands of NSW, with similar parish count, schools network, and CatholicCare agency. Direct peer in scale and operational structure to Broken Bay.
• Catholic Diocese of Bathurst: Catholic diocese covering western and central-western NSW, with comparable parish and schools network, and CatholicCare social services arm. Comparable regional Catholic diocese operating under identical canonical framework.
• Catholic Diocese of Parramatta: Adjacent Catholic diocese in Western Sydney, NSW, operating parishes, schools, and CatholicCare social services under the same canonical structure as Broken Bay. Directly comparable in size, governance model, and service portfolio.
• Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle: Catholic diocese serving the Hunter Region of NSW, with comparable parish networks, Catholic schools, and CatholicCare social services arm. Operates under identical canonical framework and revenue model.
• Uniting Church NSW/ACT Synod: Regional governing body for the Uniting Church in NSW and ACT, operating congregations, aged care services, and community programs. Comparable denominational governing structure providing faith-based social and pastoral services across overlapping geography.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army Australia: Major faith-based nonprofit delivering social services, aged care, and community programs across Australia. Comparable faith-motivated organization reliant on donations and operating integrated service portfolios.
• Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne: Australia's largest Catholic archdiocese, with extensive schools, social services, and parishes. Broader incumbent with materially similar mission, structure, and service mix but operating at much larger scale.
• Archdiocese of Sydney: The larger Catholic archdiocese covering central and southern Sydney, operating a much bigger portfolio of parishes, schools, and agencies. Broader incumbent operating in the same state with overlapping geographic footprint at Broken Bay's southern boundary.

Regional players

• Catholic Diocese of Wagga Wagga: Catholic diocese covering the Riverina and southern NSW regions, operating parishes, schools, and CatholicCare. Comparable Catholic diocesan structure serving a different regional geography within NSW.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BrokenBayDioc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/brokenbay1
• Facebookfacebook.com/bbcatholic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/diocesebrokenbay
• Instagraminstagram.com/bb.catholic

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries8 records

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