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Diocesan E-News

14 August 2017
Diocesan News
Ballarat Diocese Lay Pastoral Ministry Program

– now open for new participants. 
 
From Bishop Paul Bird CSsR

Bishop Paul writes to the Diocese of Ballarat.
 
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
Youth Synod Questionnaire

Pope Francis wants to hear from Dioceses around the world.
 
General News
The Archbishop’s Dinner Invitation

The Archbishop’s Dinner is hosted by the Knights of the Southern Cross annually to raise funds for the education of Victoria’s seminarians, and the further education of our priests.

 
 
Diocesan News
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ECO TIME

Looking at different ways that can help the environment.

   
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FAMILY MATTERS FORUM WARRNAMBOOL

On Saturday, July 22 the Ballarat Diocesan Social Justice Commission (BDSJC) hosted the second of three Family Matters Forums in Warrnambool.  

   
Focus On
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WALK AIMED TO ASSIST THOSE LIVING ON BALLARAT'S STREETS

In an effort to alleviate the suffering of the homeless, the Ballarat Centacare Homeless and Advocacy Team took part in a street walk on August 8.  

   
General News
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NEW BOOK DOCUMENTS HISTORY

Around fifty Associates and Sisters gathered recently to celebrate the launch of an ebook, ‘Mercy Associates of Ballarat East’.

   
In the Parishes
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NAIDOC CELEBRATIONS

On July 28, St Paul’s Primary School in Mildura celebrated NAIDOC Day.  

   

All Enquiries
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