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Diocesan E-News

30 August 2018

Diocesan News
Joy+ Diocesan Youth Festivals

The Ballarat Diocese is holding Festivals called Joy+ for youth and young adults 15-30yo.  

 
Plenary Preparation in Ballarat Diocese

Plenary Council 2020 wants to hear from people around Australia.  As part of the Plenary preparation process we are asked to consider and respond to three questions.  The Ballarat Diocese has a leaflet giving information about this Listening and Dialogue process.  You are asked to initiate this process in parishes and other communities and groups.  Individuals can also respond.  Your voice is important to shaping the future of the Church.  

 
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
Impact Climate Change

The Global Catholic Climate Movement is calling for our help to impact climate change.  We need to consider and implement solutions that will protect our world. 

 
Season of Creation

The 2018 Season of Creation is from September 1 - October 4 with the theme "Walking Together".  

 
General News
Anti-Poverty Week 2018

Anti-poverty week is October 14-20, 2018.  There are many wonderful opportunities to learn more and to become involved.  Visit this website for a wealth of resources.

 
Appointment of Catholic Earthcare Director

Caritas Australia is pleased to announce that Bernard Holland has taken up the position of Director of Catholic Earthcare Australia.

 
Compassion Walk

Come join us in this community event promoting and celebrating compassionate actions in Ballarat on Sunday, September 16, 2018.  This event is linking into the work of Compassionate Ballarat, who are enrolling Ballarat as a Compassionate City. Register here for this event.  For enquires please contact Steph via email.

 
Diocesan News
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BISHOP PAUL VISITS ST BRIGID'S COLLEGE

On Friday, August 24 Bishop Paul Bird made his way to Horsham for an official visit to St Brigid's College.

   
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BRIGIDINE CENTRE OPENED

The Brigidine Centre at Marian College Ararat was officially opened.

   
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FAITH DEVELOPMENT

On August 17, Damascus College Ballarat held its annual faith development day for all staff members.

   
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FIND THE HEAT THIEF

Students at Emmanuel College Warrnambool were challenged to look for the heat thief at the College.

   
Focus On
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FIRST LOOK AT MERCY PLACE BALLARAT

Ballarat’s newest and most innovative aged care home, Mercy Place Ballarat, opened its doors to the public recently.

   
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PLENARY COUNCIL GATHERING

On Sunday afternoon, July 29, approximately ninety people from a number of parishes in the Diocese met in Ballarat for a Plenary Council Gathering.

   
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THE UNFORGETTABLE CAMP

St Brigid’s Primary School Ballan students set off on the train to Melbourne for their school camp.

   
General News
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A REFLECTING TIME

Grateful for the opportunity to be enriched.

   
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ACU OPEN DAY OPENS A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY

ACU offers so much more than simply a place to study.

   
In the Parishes
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BISHOP PAUL COMES TO BEAUFORT

On the weekend of July 20 - 22 the community of St John the Baptist Beaufort welcomed Bishop Paul Bird for his Parish Visit.

   
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FIRST EUCHARIST

Congratulations to the children who received the Sacrament of First Eucharist recently in Koroit.

   
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NAIDOC DAY

St Paul’s Primary School Mildura had a fantastic NAIDOC day celebration.

   
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ResourceSmart SCHOOLS PRINCIPAL LUNCH

Principals presenting about school involvement in the ResourceSmart program.

   

All Enquiries
Phone (03) 53 377 179 Email enews@ballarat.catholic.org.au
Postal Address PO Box 576, Ballarat, 3353

www.ballarat.catholic.org.au