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02 August 2018
Diocesan News
Ballarat Diocese Teacher Training and Development Award

The Ballarat Diocesan Finance Council has initiated a Diocesan award on an annual basis to support the further education/training of a teacher within the Diocese (primary or secondary) which would subsequently advance religious education within the diocese particularly in the area of Catholic identity. 
 
Our Diocesan Community

The second edition of ODC for 2018 is now available in parishes and on the Diocesan website. 
 
Faith in Life
Fr Gerry Prunty 40th Anniversary of Ordination Celebrations

St Thomas’ Terang and St Colman’s Mortlake Parishes will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Fr Gerry Prunty’s Ordination to the Priesthood on Sunday, August 12, 2018 with Mass commencing at 10.30am in Terang.  Light luncheon will follow in the Sisters of Mercy Room at St Thomas’ Primary School.  All are welcome to attend.  For catering purposes, please RSVP to the Parish Office, ph. 5592 1195.
 
Reflect on Sunday’s Scripture

Take the time to read and reflect on Sunday’s Gospel.
 
Youth and Young Adult Ministry

News!
 
Focus On
Migrant & Refugee Sunday

Welcoming, protecting, promoting and integrating migrants and refugees.
 
General News
Anti-trafficking group loses Government funding

ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans) has launched a national fundraising appeal after a recent announcement from the Federal Government revealed that it would not be funding ACRATH this year.
 
Plenary Council 2020

Listen to what the Spirit is saying….
 
Diocesan News
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ARCHIVIST CONFERENCE

Diocesan Archivist Michael Taffe attended the annual conference of Catholic Diocesan Archivists’ Australia at Townsville recently.

   
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CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ YOUTH FESTIVAL BALLARAT

To celebrate the Year of Youth, the Catholic Education Office Ballarat (CEOB) planned and hosted a Youth Festival for students in the secondary Colleges across the diocese.

   
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GONZAGA BARRY DAY

Aliens were out in full force on Thursday, July 27 as Loreto College Ballarat celebrated another Gonzaga Barry Day.

   
Focus On
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HELLO CHURCH!

“Hello Church!” were the first words of Karolina Gunsser, community leader and pastor of the Citipointe Church in Brisbane at the Proclaim Conference held recently.

   
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JOY SPREADING

There was once again a joyful gathering of young adults in Ballarat recently for the second of the Joy Spreading events.

   
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RATION CHALLENGE

St Joseph’s School Hopetoun teacher, Nicki Dalton, recently joined refugees by participating in the Ration Challenge.

   
General News
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THE 2018 BALLARAT YOUTH AWARD AMBASSADORS

Coming from two very different backgrounds, the 2018 Youth Awards ambassadors Macaylah Johnson and Sam Rizzo are excited to share the achievements of Ballarat’s young people with a wider audience.

   
In the Parishes
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BEAUFORT YOUTH NIGHT

On Sunday 22 July, Beaufort Parish hosted a ‘Youth Night’ for their youth and young adult community.

   
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IT’S TIME TO FOCUS ON MIGRANTS’ ACHIEVEMENTS

A Colac district community leader says the region’s African immigrants are “achieving great things” with the support of the wider community.

   

All Enquiries
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