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Diocesan E-News

14 April 2016
At Your Service
Diocesan Sacraments of Initiation Programs

Orders for the Diocesan Sacraments of Initiation programs can be placed through the Pastoral Ministry Office.  Information and order form attached.
 
Diocesan News
Remembering Bishop Mulkearns

Letter from Bishop Paul Bird.
 
Social Justice Commission

Update!
 
Faith in Life
Reflect on Sunday’s Scripture

Take the time to read and reflect on Sunday’s Gospel.
 
Reflection

Prayer for this edition of E-News.
 
Focus On
Amoris Laetitia

On Friday 8th April 2016, Pope Francis published a new papal document called, Amoris Laetitia, ‘The Joy of Love: On Love in the Family’ at the Vatican in Rome.The papal document is also known as an ‘Apostolic Exhortation’. The document and more information can be found here. 
 
General News
Centacare's Family Support Program

Please click here to view Centacare’s Family Support Program calendar.  This contains all group program information for terms 1 & 2, 2016.   The FSP aims to facilitate the development of healthy relationships through relaxed, non-judgemental group programs.  If a group program is not suitable, we also offer individualized support.
 
Diocesan News
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RESCUE DEMONSTRATION

ACU Ballarat paramedicine students came face-to-face with a major vehicle accident recently.

   
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TONGAN TWINNING

The Tongan Twinning Program’s next group of participants has arrived for their four week exchange.

   
Focus On
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A PROUD DAY FOR GRADUATES

With one hundred and seventy-three graduates picking up their coveted 2015 degrees, the ceremony was ACU Ballarat’s biggest yet.

   
General News
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NURSES REUNITE 50 YEARS ON

A group of nurses reunited in Ballarat fifty years from when they first started their training together. 

   
In the Parishes
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24 HOUR ENDURANCE RACE

Damascus College Ballarat students participated in the Wonthaggi Human Powered Grand Prix.

   
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CELEBRATING ST PATRICK’S DAY WHILE HELPING OTHERS

Emmanuel College Warrnambool celebrated their Irish heritage and Catholic identity, while raising funds for Project Compassion.

   
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HELPING HEARTS AT LUMEN CHRISTI!

Children from Lumen Christi Primary School Delacombe recently took to the footpaths of Ballarat on their annual school walkathon.

   

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