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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. They also ask what is needed if there is to be peace.  In a world full of pessimism, they put their faith and hope in the possibility of peace. Bishop Paul reflects on the statement.
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Around the Diocese

Star of the Sea Parish welcomes refugees

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An update from Star of the Sea Parish, South West Coast, on their involvement in the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP).

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Celebrating 100 Days

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St Mary’s School Robinvale recently marked a significant milestone with a joyous celebration of the 100th day of Foundation for the newest students at the school

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Governance and Leadership in a Synodal Church
In preparation for the Diocesan Assembly in November 2024, formation sessions were held around the diocese with a focus on governance and leadership.
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Around the Diocese

Feast Day Celebrations

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It was a lovely celebration of the Assumption of Mary Feast Day on Thursday, August 15 at St Mary’s Primary School Swan Hill.

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Vinnies Winter Appeal

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The Robinvale Conference of St Vincent de Paul began its annual Winter Appeal at St Mary’s Catholic Church Robinvale Mass, on July 28 and 29.

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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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Around the Diocese

Bishop Paul’s parish visits continue

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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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Cultural Immersion Session

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On Monday, August 19, St Thomas Primary School Terang welcomed Ting into school for a Cultural Immersion session with all the students.

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Education News

DOBCEL Leader recognised

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DOBCEL Executive Director Tom Sexton has been recognised as a thought-leader in education in Australia and invited to participate in the British Parliament Trust’s commemorative book marking the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Commonwealth.

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Early Career Teachers Retreat

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As part of DOBCEL’s commitment to supporting the growth of its early career teachers, 41 teachers gathered in Halls Gap last week for a two-day retreat.

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General News

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The Shared Table
A newsletter from Fr Mick McKinnon in Yanaoca..
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Catholic Earthcare to host Season of Creation
workshop in September
Caritas Australia’s Catholic Earthcare team is inviting the Catholic community – including schools, parishes, dioceses, organisations, and religious orders – to join its 2024 Season of Creation convocation.
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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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The Ballarat Diocesan Social Justice Commission
All are invited to a Reflection Day, in celebration of the launch of the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement 2024-2025.
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Praying with Pope Francis
The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network (Apostleship of Prayer) is an international movement that is more than 170 years old.  Each month, the Pope puts forward a prayer intention and asks Catholics around the world to join him in prayer. 
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Caritas Australia
We need your help! For 60 years, Caritas Australia has been working with vulnerable communities affected by natural disasters, conflict and displacement. 
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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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