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Diocesan E-News

14 February 2019
Coming Events
Catholic Man Breakfast Series

Men of all ages are invited to a Catholic Man Breakfast to be held on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Craig’s Royal Hotel in Ballarat. 
 
Gathering for school parents

Catholic School Parents Victoria invites parents to contribute to shaping the
future of the Catholic Church in Australia.
 
Diocesan News
Joy Spreading

The Joy Spreading initiative will continue past the Year of Youth into 2019.
 
Rite of Election

Rite of Election 2019
 
Faith in Life
Reflect on Sunday’s Scripture

Take the time to read and reflect on Sunday’s Gospel.
 
Focus On
2019 Mission Inspired Leadership Program

Catholic Social Services Victoria is delighted to announce the 2019 Mission Inspired Leadership program for Leaders and Board Directors. 
 
General News
Acknowledgement plaques being erected all over Australia!

NATSICC Plaques have proven popular with schools, parishes and Catholic organisations throughout Australia.
 
Blessing of the Rivers

A simple, non-political gesture of good will that focuses communities’ attention on the significance of water to life.
 
News from Catholic Earthcare Australia

January 2019 Newsletter 
 
Diocesan News
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FAREWELL BUT NOT YET

Amanda Smith is moving on.

   
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FROM THE ARCHIVES

Good records to be maintained so the story can be told.

   
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THE YEAR BEGINS

School communities in Ballarat gathered to celebrate the beginning of the 2019 school year with Mass.

   
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WELCOME

The Redemptorist Order is sponsoring five newly ordained Priests to work in our diocese for this year.

   
Faith in Life
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CELEBRATING A CENTURY

Sr Caroline Deutscher IBVM celebrated 100 years on February 4, 2019, with Loreto sisters, family and friends.

   
Focus On
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COMPLIANCE OF STANDARDS

The Diocese of Ballarat is taking part in an audit by Catholic Professional Standards Ltd (CPSL) which will be conducted in May.

   
In the Parishes
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CHAMPION OF COMMUNITY

Alison McClelland, Citizen of the Year, had her amazing contributions to the Buloke community acknowledged by winning the prestigious award.

   
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GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION

Family and friends of Sr Margaret Carmody gathered at St Mary’s Church Colac to celebrate her Golden Jubilee with a Mass of Thanksgiving.

   
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LAST MASS IN SPRINGDALLAH

The final prayers have been said, the last communion has been shared, and now Springdallah’s 121-year-old Catholic Church has closed.

   

All Enquiries
Phone (03) 53 377 179 Email enews@ballarat.catholic.org.au
Postal Address PO Box 576, Ballarat, 3353

www.ballarat.catholic.org.au