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Diocesan E-News

24 April 2017
Diocesan News
Bishop Peter Connors

Mass will be held celebrating Bishop’s 30th Anniversary of Episcopal Ordination.
 
Our Diocesan Community

The first edition of ODC for 2017 is now available in parishes and on the Diocesan website. 
 
Praying for Vocations

World Day of Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood is celebrated on the Fourth Sunday of Easter.  
 
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
"The Good Oil" 2017 Young Writers' Award

The Good Oil 2017 Young Writers’ Award, an initiative of the Good Samaritan Sisters in their 160th anniversary year, was launched on Tuesday March 21.
 
Pastoral Letter

The “Pastoral Letter to the Catholics of Victoria” regarding euthanasia and assisted suicide has been distributed to all parishes.  
 
General News
Caritas

Challenge yourself, challenge poverty by “trekking in solidarity” in Nepal.
 
Diocesan News
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CLERGY HEALTHCARE NETWORK CONFERENCE

Sonia Walker, Diocesan Clergy Health and Wellbeing Coordinator attended the annual gathering of Clergy Health and Wellbeing Carers.

   
Focus On
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ACU BUILDING OFFICIALLY OPENED

The St Brigid Health Sciences Building at Australian Catholic University’s Ballarat Campus was officially blessed by the Most Reverend Bishop Paul Bird CSsR and opened on Friday 7 April, 2017.

   
General News
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BALLARAT NURSES FINALISTS IN 2017 AWARDS

In its 11th year, the Hesta National Nursing and Midwifery Awards recognise the outstanding contribution of graduates, individuals and teams for their professionalism, innovation and care across a range of health settings.

   
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STUDENTS WORK WITH THE CFA

Over thirty ACU Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Paramedicine students were involved in the demonstration as part of their trauma studies.

   
In the Parishes
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CELEBRATING HARMONY

On March 17, St Joseph’s College Mildura, in the spirit of St Patrick's Day, acknowledged the start of Harmony Week.

   
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RIP BR TUCK

It was with great sadness that Trinity College Colac shared news of the passing of Br Kevin Tuck in Ballarat on April 3, 2017. 

   

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