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Diocesan E-News

07 December 2016

Coming Events
Christmas Concert of music for Organ and Trumpet.

St Patrick's Cathedral, East Melbourne on December 13.

 
Diocesan News
Focus on Youth and Young Adults

Update!

 
Looking Forward

The final Looking Forward gatherings for 2016 were held recently.

 
Faith in Life
Entering the Mystery of Christmas

During the four weeks of Advent we might allow ourselves to enter more deeply into the saving Mystery of God.

 
Reflect on Sunday’s Scripture

Take the time to read and reflect on Sunday’s Gospel.

 
Reflection

Prayer for this edition of e-News.

 
Xt3 Advent Calendar 2016

The Xt3 Advent Calendar offers daily reflections, videos and scripture readings to help you reflect in this season, from November 27, 2016 - January 8, 2017. 

 
Focus On
Victorian Catholic Bishops Condemn Domestic Violence

The Victorian Catholic Bishops have condemned domestic and family violence in the strongest possible terms in a statement issued recently. The statement picks up on the words of Pope Francis that “we must always say ‘no’ to violence in the home”.

 
General News
Biannual Peoples’ Choice Art Acquisition

The ACU Art Exhibitions are becoming something of a cultural hub in Ballarat.

 
Catholic Super Wins Best Pension Fund Award

Catholic Super’s MyLife MyPension has been named Best Pension Fund Manager at Money Magazine’s Best of the Best Awards 2017.

 
In the Parishes
Dedication of the Loreto Window

An invitation from the Portland Parish.

 
Diocesan News
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ACEL AWARD

Congratulations to Loreto College Ballarat Principal, Ms Judith Potter, who was recently recognised with a State Fellowship Award from the Australian Council of Educational Leaders.

   
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ENGAGING ADOLESCENTS

Centacare and the Monivae College Hamilton Chevalier Wellbeing Centre have combined to offer parents in the community a wellbeing program.

   
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REFUGEE WEEK

Trinity College Colac has enjoyed a positive learning experience while celebrating Refugee Week this year.

   
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STUDENTS SLEEP OUT FOR A CAUSE

More than twenty Damascus College Year 11 students and staff braved the Ballarat weather and slept out to raise money for homelessness.

   
Focus On
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ACU PINNING CEREMONY

Australian Catholic University (ACU) has continued the tradition of presenting their final year nursing and paramedicine students with pins.

   
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ENERGY BREAKTHROUGH

Two of the Diocese’s schools tell their stories about participating in the RACV Energy Breakthrough.

   
General News
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CWL GATHERING

The General Members of the Catholic Women’s League Ballarat Cathedral Parish gathered for the last meeting for 2016.

   
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THE LITTLE STEVIES

The Little Stevies paid a visit to Marian College Ararat.

   
In the Parishes
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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS

Recently, the Passionist Family Groups within the Ballarat Cathedral Parish celebrated twenty-five years since their formation in the Parish in 1991.

   
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COMMEMORATING 140 YEARS

One hundred and forty years of the Catholic faith was commemorated in the Parish of Ss Michael and John’s, Horsham.  

   
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PARISHIONERS CELEBRATE WITH FR MICK

On Sunday November 27, about two hundred parishioners gathered after the 5.00 pm Mass in the Sacred Heart Parish, Mildura to help Fr Mick McKinnon celebrate his 60th Birthday.

   
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STARS OF THE FUTURE ON SHOW

When St James’ Parish Primary School Sebastopol puts on an arts festival, it doesn’t think small.

   

All Enquiries
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