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Diocesan E-News

05 December 2019
Diocesan News
Ballarat Diocese Lay Pastoral Ministry Program

A low-cost online study and formation for lay workers in parish and other ministries; employed or volunteers.
 
Faith in Life
Advent 2019

Journey with Caritas this Advent in hope, peace, joy and love.
 
Advent Reflection Guide

Awake! Wonder, Welcome.
 
Reflect on Sunday’s Scripture

Take the time to read and reflect on Sunday’s Gospel.
 
Vinnies delivers first lot of drought relief

The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council has commenced the roll out of the second round of the Drought Community Support Initiative.
 
Focus On
Plenary Council Listening and Discernment

How is God calling us to be a Christ-centred Church that is Prayerful and Eucharistic? 

As a diocese we will be focusing on the theme of Prayerful and Eucharistic during December. Contact your local parish for Listening & Discernment Experience information.
 
General News
16 Days Against Gender Based Violence campaign

This campaign is held each year from November 25 to December 10. 
 
Diocesan News
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ANNUAL GATHERING

Once again a very peace-filled assembly of our Ballarat Diocesan Pastoral Support Group took place at Halls Gap.

   
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MAKING A SCENE AT CHRISTMAS

This year the display is bigger and better. 

   
Focus On
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ACYF UPDATE

Only a couple of days to go now before the fourth Australian Catholic Youth Festival kicks off in Perth.

   
General News
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PASTORAL CARE EDUCATION

An exciting opportunity for education and formation in Pastoral Care is available in regional Victoria.

   
In the Parishes
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HUMBLE, HEALING AND MERCIFUL

People from the Warrnambool district were invited to attend Listening and Discernment Sessions on the theme ‘Humble, Healing & Merciful’.

   
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MASTER PLAN

Damascus College Ballarat will embark on the next stage of their Master Plan.

   
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OFFICIAL BLESSING AND OPENING

St Paul’s Primary School, Mildura hosted their official Blessing and Opening Ceremony of refurbishments undertaken this year.

   

All Enquiries
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Postal Address PO Box 576, Ballarat, 3353

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