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Truth & Peace
In the 2024 – 2025 Social Justice Statement, “Truth and Peace: A Gospel Word in a Violent World”, Australia’s Bishops scrutinise the signs of our own troubled times, observe the violence around us, and ask why it is so. The Ballarat Diocesan Social Justice Commission held a Reflection Day on the Statement with Michael McGirr on Saturday, September 7, 2024. 
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Around the Diocese

Visiting the Western District of the Western Border Parish

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The 150th Anniversary of the Ballarat Diocese has prompted a year-long journey for Bishop Paul Bird, who is committed to visiting every parish within the diocese.

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St Paul’s 50th Anniversary

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Friday, October 11 was a special day as St Paul’s Primary School Mildura celebrated 50 years of Catholic Education.

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“Go and invite everyone to the banquet"

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October is World Mission Month and October 20 was World Mission Sunday!

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Building connections between generations

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The intergenerational program between St Joseph's School Coleraine and Wannon Hostel (Coleraine Hospital) is a vibrant initiative designed to foster meaningful relationships between students and the elderly residents of the Wannon Hostel.

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Colac rolls out the welcome mat for refugee family
A Good Samaritan Sister has joined a refugee support group in regional Victoria which is taking practical steps to help resettle a family from Burundi in a country-town collaboration of hospitality and compassion.
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General News

For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission

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The second session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops is underway.

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World-class facilities officially open 

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The newly opened Wexford Wing at St John of God Ballarat Hospital underpins St John of God Health Care’s continued ongoing support for top-tier medical and surgical care to the Ballarat region.

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Diocesan News

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Diocesan History Timeline
In acknowledgement of the 150th anniversary of the Diocese of Ballarat, a timeline of events has been created on the website.  This was launched for the Mass of the Oils which incorporated acknowledgement of the 150th anniversary and is available for viewing.  Click through the decades for a look through.
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Diocesan News

“Missionary message for the modern world”

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The Australian Catholic Communications Congress is held every three years and hosted by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Media Council.  

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St Joseph’s: A New Chapter in Inclusive Education

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As part of the broader network of Edmund Rice Education Australia, Victorian Schools Ltd., St Joseph’s is committed to providing inclusive education for all.  

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Education News

Catholic Education Leader recognised in commemorative publication 

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Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL) Executive Director Tom Sexton has been recognised as a thought-leader in education in Australia in a publication marking the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Commonwealth launched at Westminster Abbey.

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DOBCEL leaders learn with Canadian colleagues

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Alongside the co-design of the new DOBCEL 2035 strategy, our diocese has continued to grow partnerships with Canadian colleagues who have travelled similar journeys of education system improvement in recent years.

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Faith in Life

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Liturgy Formation
The Diocesan Liturgical Commission presented Liturgy Formation on Formation for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Formation for Lectors at St Mary’s School in Donald on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
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Season of Creation
A reflection on the Season of Creation.
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Faith in Life

Scripture of the week

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Take time to read and reflect on Sunday's Gospel.

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Reflection

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Prayer for this edition of e-News.

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From the Diocesan Liturgical Commission Meeting
Report from the September meeting.
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Let's Build Respectful Communities - 
Brochure Launch
Catholic Social Services Victoria (CSSV) has developed a brochure and poster as resources for parishes and the wider Catholic community. These resources are more effective when leaders are equipped with the knowledge of how to use them.
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Ordination to the Priesthood
Rev Cay Xuan Trinh will be ordained as Priest for the Diocese of Ballarat and all are invited. 
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We are a community of communities from the Murray to the sea.
Inspired by the Gospel and nourished by the Eucharist,
we follow the example of Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit,
reaching out in joyful and humble service,
caring for all of God’s creation,
growing in love day by day
and looking forward to life with God forever.

Diocesan Vision Statement 2005
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