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Diocesan Agencies

Catholic Development Fund

Providing treasury services and financial support to assist the Diocese in the fulfillment of its mission since 1997.

About the CDF

Established in 1997 by Bishop David Walker, the Catholic Development Fund (CDF) acts as the treasury for the Diocese of Broken Bay. It was created to provide a dedicated financial resource to support the ongoing pastoral, educational, and social works of the Church.

The CDF serves our parishes, schools, CatholicCare, and other diocesan agencies by securely pooling deposits and providing loans for vital capital works at affordable interest rates.

The CDF exists solely to provide treasury services and financial support to assist the Diocese in the fulfillment of its mission.

$150M+

in School Building Loans

Providing essential funding to build and upgrade Catholic educational facilities across the Diocese.

$7M+

in Parish Facility Loans

Supporting our local parishes in maintaining, renovating, and building their places of worship and gathering.

Annual Reports

Review our financial performance and community impact.

Services & Resources

Essential tools and information for our Diocesan partners.

Interest Rates

Current interest rates for Diocesan Agencies and other approved depositors, reviewed regularly to ensure competitive returns.

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Contact the Team

Need assistance with a loan application or account inquiry? Our dedicated team is here to help.

(02) 9390 5200 enquiries@sydneycdf.org.au

Important Regulatory Notice

The Catholic Development Fund (CDF) is required by law to advise that it is not a bank, building society, or credit union. Deposits with the CDF are not subject to the depositor protection provisions of the Banking Act 1959. The CDF is designed for investors who wish to promote the charitable purposes of the Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay.

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