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St Mary MacKillop Parish Western Border is a vibrant hospitable community, caring for its own and ever ready to reach out to the wider community, especially the needs of those most in need. Our parish is greatly enriched by the gift of its members, bringing their time and talents to some of the many different activities and groups which make up the parish.

The Parish is served by Fr John Corrigan (Parish Priest) and Fr Cay Trinh (Assistant Priest). They are assisted by Fr Damien Heath (officially retired, but generous in his time and availability).

Fr John Corrigan

Fr John commenced as Parish Priest on 1 January 2026. He is no stranger to these parts, serving as Fr Paddy Mugavin's assistant priest from 2012 to 2019. Fr John was born and raised in Ballarat, but most of his relatives are in Koroit and Warrnambool, so the Western District feels like home.

Fr John is always happy to meet with parishioners. He can be contacted on 5571 1161 or john.corrigan@ballarat.catholic.org.au.

Fr Cay Trinh

Fr Cay became assistant priest in March 2025, just a few months after his November 2024 ordination. Fr Cay was born and raised in Vietnam, but felt the call to serve overseas as a missionary priest. He moved to Australia in 2017 and commenced his seminary studies for the Diocese of Ballarat.

Fr Cay is committed to the local community and welcomes all pastoral requests. He can be contacted on 5536 2402 or cay.trinh@ballarat.catholic.org.au.

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