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Diocesan E-News

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

The Ballarat Diocesan Finance Council has initiated this 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. The successful application could be funded up to $10 000.
 
Our Diocesan Community

The second edition of ODC for 2018 is now available in parishes and on the Diocesan website.
 
Proclaim 2018

Highlights continue on the Proclaim 
conference held in Brisbane.
 
Youth and Young Adult Ministry

News!
 
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
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 fund-raising appeal after the announcement from the Federal Government revealed that it would not be funding ACRATH this year.
 
In the Parishes
Synodality in Practice

The 14th National eConference focused on engaging communities around Australia in a landmark discussion around the future vision and direction for the Catholic Church in the country.
 
Diocesan News
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FIFTEEN TREES AND THE VILLA ORCHARD

Over the past nine years, with the help of Fifteen Trees, St Francis Xavier Primary School has planted over 2000 native trees in their picturesque 20-acre setting.

   
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JJAMM WEEK AND FEAST DAY CELEBRATION

St Mary MacKillop College Swan Hill celebrated JJAMM Week and the feast day of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop.

   
Focus On
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AGE IS NO BARRIER TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Emmaus Catholic Primary School Mt Clear student, Ailish Ryan has proven that age is no barrier to making a difference.

   
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PLENARY PREPARATION IN THE BALLARAT DIOCESE

Listen to what the Spirit is saying….Plenary Council 2020 wants to hear from people around Australia.  

   
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ST MARY’S SEA LAKE CELEBRATES

St Mary’s Primary School Sea Lake recently celebrated sixty years of education in conjunction with the blessing of their refurbished learning space.

   
General News
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70 YEARS FOR FR LEO BAKER

Fr Leo said, "It has been quite an adventure."

   
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LET'S SAY NO TO PLASTIC

Thinking creatively to live sustainably.

   
In the Parishes
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A GREAT DAY

Celebrating Lumen Christi Day!

   
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OPENING AND BLESSING

Recently, St Michael’s School Daylesford celebrated the official opening of their new refurbishment.

   
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SCHOOLS TREE DAY

Our Lady Help of Christians School Murtoa participated in Schools Tree Day.

   
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WINNING AWARDS

St Joseph’s Parish Warrnambool’s recent building restoration continues to feature.

   

All Enquiries
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