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Walk on together in a spirit of hope
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Bishop Paul’s Christmas Message
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Ordination to the Priesthood
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Mass to celebrate the Ordination to the Priesthood of Fr Cay Xuan Trinh was held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at St Patrick’s Cathedral Ballarat.
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The Reverse Advent Calendar
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Once again this year, the Diocesan Office staff contributed to the Reverse Advent Calendar, which is a great opportunity to give to those in need.
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Diocesan Liturgical Commission
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Report from the November meeting
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Thank you for your time!
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A big thank you to Jeanette Smith, volunteer at the Diocesan Archives.
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CatholicCare Victoria news
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In October, CatholicCare Victoria had the privilege of presenting to our Victorian Members of Parliament.
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Lay Pastoral Ministry Program
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Jess Salazar has recently completed his study in the Certificate for Pastoral Ministry.
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Welcome to the diocese
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We welcome new staff members who have recently taken up roles in the diocese.
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Fr James Wall Bursary
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Congratulations to Mitchell Anderson from St Mary MacKillop College, Swan Hill who has been awarded the Fr James Wall Bursary in the Diocese of Ballarat by the Catholic Development Fund.
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Supporting Parishes
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The Parish Administration Day 2024 was held on December 4.
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Christmas Mass Times
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Christmas Mass Times around the diocese.
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Diocesan Office Information
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Diocesan office dates for Christmas and New Year.
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Caritas Australia launched its ‘Weathering the Storm’ report at COP29
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Laudato Si’, nearing its 10th year, recognises the deep connections between environmental, social, and economic systems, and calls for global change that promotes greater care for our common home. In alignment with this direction, Caritas Australia launched its ‘Weathering the Storm’ report at COP29.
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Plenary Matters
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Two of Australia’s most seasoned representatives at the Synod in Rome, Susan Pascoe AM and Bishop Shane Mackinlay joined Geraldine Doogue to discuss the Synod on Synodality, what’s in the final document and what happens next.
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“Holding the Light”
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This ecumenical service offered an opportunity to remember and mourn those who have been killed as a result of domestic violence, to stand in solidarity with victim survivors and to reflect and commit to addressing the causes of violence in our communities.
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Called to 'enlarge our tents' in support of synodal Church
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The Synod on Synodality came to completion last month after a two-year process engaging all the participants in spiritual conversations.
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Vatican International Photography Contest – Sport in Motion
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In the context of the Jubilee of Sport for the Year 2025, the Dicastery for Culture and Education (Vatican) is promoting an international photography contest, under the title ‘Sport in Motion’.
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St John of God Hospital’s festive spirit
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On Sunday, December 1, St John of God Hospital hosted their annual Family Fun Day – a special event where their amazing caregivers and their families came together for a day of fun, laughter and delicious food.
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Calling for Nominations – DOBCEL Board Consultative Committees
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The DOBCEL Board is now inviting people interested in helping shape the direction and development of Catholic education in the diocese to nominate for a position on one of six consultative committees commencing in 2025.
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Meals on Wheels
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Grade 6 students at St Thomas Parish School in Terang have been helping out with 'Meals on Wheels' each month.
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Mass to celebrate the end of year
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On Friday, November 29, St Joseph’s Primary School Warrnambool’s Year 4 classes visited their buddy classes from Year 2 to prepare for Mass to celebrate the year.
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Anniversaries at St Alipius'
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On the weekend of December 14/15, 2024 the Parish of St Alipius Ballarat East and Buninyong gathered at a time of significant anniversaries.
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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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2025: A year of adventure
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2025 promises to be an “annus mirabilis” (wonderful year) in the life of the Church. With a global Jubilee, the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’ and of the Laudato Si’ Movement, the 800th anniversary of the Canticle of the Creatures and a momentous UN conference on climate change, this is a year for change. Without doubt, 2025 will be a grand adventure. Join us for these key moments along the journey
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Making a scene at Christmas
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Nativity Scene Display -The first nativity scene recorded in history was conceived by St Francis of Assisi in 1223. After visiting the Holy Land and birthplace of Jesus, St Francis was concerned that the meaning of Christmas was being forgotten. To highlight the importance of the birth of Jesus, St Francis of Assisi obtained permission from the sovereign Pontiff to construct a nativity scene in a cave near Greccio, Italy.
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58th World Day of Peace – January 1, 2025
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Pope Francis’ message for the 58th World Day of Peace is “Forgive Us Our Trespasses, Grant Us Your Peace”. He calls for wealthy countries to cancel the debt of poorer countries and develop a just international financial system, for the death penalty to be abolished everywhere and for, at least, a fixed percentage of armament budgets to be devoted to ending hunger and providing education for a sustainable future.
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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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