Bunbury Catholic Diocese

What Bunbury Catholic Diocese does

The Catholic Diocese of Bunbury is a non-profit religious organization within the Roman Catholic Church structure, serving the South-Western portion of Western Australia from a headquarters in Bunbury. Established in 1891 with missionary origins dating to 1845, the Diocese operates 27 parishes spanning from Albany to Esperance, delivering spiritual and pastoral care, administering sacraments (baptism, confirmation, Eucharist, reconciliation, marriage, anointing of the sick), and supporting a Catholic population of approximately 63,112. It is governed under Canon Law and the spiritual authority of the Pope through the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, with Bishop George Kolodziej SDS installed as the Fifth Bishop on 19 March 2025.

The Diocese's service portfolio extends well beyond liturgical functions. It operates 26 Catholic schools educating 9,854 students in partnership with Catholic Education Western Australia, supports healthcare delivery through a partnership with St John of God Health Care (145 hospital beds serving 23,799 people annually), and funds 12 St Vincent de Paul conferences that materially assist 5,064 individuals each year. Additional programs include youth ministry (Diocesan Youth Council, Youth Leadership Team, St Catherine Religious Art Competition), adult faith education and catechist training, RCIA/RCIC initiation programs, natural family planning, pregnancy assistance, aged care (via Catholic Homes Inc), and charitable outreach via the CatholicCare Foundation, Caritas Australia, and Catholic Mission.

Financially, the Diocese operates on voluntary donations, parish offerings, school-related revenue, and returns from associated entities such as the Catholic Development Fund. It employs a small central-office staff (9 listed) and has no disclosed technology products, APIs, or digital platforms beyond an informational WordPress website, live-streamed Masses, and the Grapevine newsletter. Distribution is exclusively physical through the parish and school network; revenue is not publicly disclosed and the entity is not an investable commercial company.

Name

Bunbury Catholic Diocese

Legal name

Catholic Diocese of Bunbury

Website

https://bunburycatholic.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Catholic Diocese of Bunbury is a non-profit Catholic religious organization that serves 63,112 Catholics across 27 parishes in South-West Western Australia, delivering sacramental, educational (26 schools, 9,854 students), healthcare, and charitable services under Canon Law.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Pastoral Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Catholic education
• Pastoral care
• Parish administration
• Community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Bunbury

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Bunbury Catholic Diocese is a non-profit religious organization that administers sacramental and pastoral services across 27 parishes in the South-Western portion of Western Australia. It coordinates Catholic education through 26 schools, delivers youth ministry and adult faith formation (RCIA, RCIC), and operates community outreach services including aged care, pregnancy assistance, and charitable aid through affiliated organizations such as St Vincent de Paul, Catholic Homes Inc, Caritas Australia, and the CatholicCare Foundation.

Product overview

The Bunbury Catholic Diocese website serves as a comprehensive digital platform for one of Australia's most rapidly growing dioceses, serving 63,112 Catholics across 27 parishes in Western Australia's South-West region. The offering consists of a unified parish information and administrative portal that integrates parish mass times, faith education programs, youth ministry, community services, and governance resources. Key products include the Parish Mass Times Finder, Parish Administration Resources (containing governance documents, finance templates, and HR forms), Youth Ministry Services, Catholic Faith Education programs (RCIA, RCIC, adult education), Works & Community Services (including Catholic Development Fund and social services), the Safeguarding Office, and St Patrick's Cathedral. The diocese operates 26 schools educating 9,854 students and maintains 12 Saint Vincent de Paul conferences helping 5,064 people annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parish Mass and Sacramental Services

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catholic Development FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial services organization supporting Catholic institutions and parishes within the Diocese with banking and investment services.
• Caritas AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Catholic aid and development organization working in communities globally; the Diocese supports Caritas Australia's mission and programs.
• Catholic MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Catholic mission organization; the Diocese participates in Catholic Mission programs and initiatives.
• Catholic Education Western AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body for Catholic schools in Western Australia; the Diocese works with CEWA on educational matters across its 26 schools.
• St Vincent de Paul SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable organization with 12 conferences helping 5,064 people annually across the Diocese, providing material assistance and support to those in need.
• Catholic Homes InccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAged care and retirement living provider serving Catholic communities in Western Australia.
• CatholicCare FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation providing charitable services and support to communities within the Diocese.
• Knights of the Southern CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic men's organization supporting the Church and community through various initiatives and programs.
• Catholic Women's League AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's Catholic organization supporting Church and community service initiatives.
• St John of God Health CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider with facilities in the region, including 145 hospital beds serving 23,799 people annually with medical services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Diocese of Wollongong: NSW regional Catholic diocese with parish network, Catholic schools, and welfare services under canonical governance structures similar to Bunbury's.
• Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba: Queensland regional Catholic diocese with parishes, schools, and welfare agencies; comparable rural-regional diocesan governance and Catholic education scale.
• Catholic Diocese of Perth: Fellow Catholic diocese serving Western Australia (metropolitan Perth and surrounds). Directly comparable ecclesiastical governance body with parishes, schools, and welfare agencies under the same Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.
• Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst: Regional Victorian Catholic diocese serving a mixed regional-rural footprint; comparable in scale, parish network, and Catholic education integration to Bunbury.
• Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney: Largest Australian Catholic archdiocese; same diocesan governance model, parish schools, social services, and sacramental administration. Closest structural peer at scale.
• Catholic Diocese of Parramatta: Growing Western Sydney Catholic diocese with similar parish-school-welfare integration. Highly comparable in growth profile and demographic dynamics to Bunbury's 'rapidly growing' positioning.
• Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne: Larger Australian Catholic archdiocese with similar diocesan governance structure, parish network, schools, and welfare agencies. Comparable operating model under Canon Law and ACBC.

Others

• Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA): System-level governing body for Catholic schools across WA, including Bunbury's 26 schools. Operational partner and ecosystem enabler, not a direct competitor but central to the Diocese's education footprint.
• Catholic Development Fund (Western Australia): Financial services entity that supports Catholic parishes and institutions across WA, including Bunbury Diocese. Ecosystem participant providing banking/investment services rather than direct religious services.

Broad incumbents

• Anglican Diocese of Perth (and Bunbury): Anglican counterpart in Western Australia providing parallel ecclesiastical governance over parishes, schools, and welfare services in the same geographic territory. Comparable religious organization structure but different denomination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bunbury-catholic-diocese

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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