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Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
Pope Francis designated February 8, the feast of St Josephine Bakhita, as the World Day of Prayer, Reflection and Action Against Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery. 
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Faith in Life

'Grateful to God and to everyone who has supported me on this journey'.  

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"I want to thank everyone who has been part of my journey across various parishes over the last 50 years. I am grateful to God for the gift of priesthood, family, and my local community, which nurtured my vocation. I appreciate all who have supported me along this exciting journey." Columban Fr Wally Tudor speaking on the 50th Anniversary of his priestly ordination..

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Celebrating World Day of Consecrated Life

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Catholic Religious Australia marked the World Day of Consecrated Life (February 2) by celebrating the lives of consecrated women and men. Sr Jacinta Rice csb reflects on her consecrated life.

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Of Interest

New Year gift for Mass for You at Home viewers 

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Australia’s longest-running religious television program Mass for You at Home will continue its beloved ministry in 2025.

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Shared Table Update

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Fr Mick McKinnon shares stories from around Yanaoca.

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Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion launches The Long Walk for Water
This year Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten fundraiser has expanded to give the community even more ways to unite against poverty through online fundraising pages and new activities.
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Diocesan News

Policy and Guidelines Updates

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The Diocesan Liturgical Commission provides policies and guidelines for parishes in relation to liturgical matters. 

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Diocesan Liturgical Commission

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Report from the February meeting.

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Diocesan News

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Lay Pastoral Ministry Program
Take a look at the subjects available in each Cycle. Registrations for Cycle 2 of 2025 are now open. There are 37 subjects on offer in this 5 week Cycle. Find one that suits you!  Cycle 2 begins March 10, 2025. 
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Education News

‘Unleashing Greatness – a strategy for school improvement’

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Ninety principals and school leaders from Catholic schools across DOBCEL collaborated with the esteemed Professor David Hopkins, who delivered an inspiring keynote presentation.

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FLARE Professional Learning – improving literacy outcomes

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More than 400 teachers from DOBCEL Catholic primary schools across the diocese have participated in professional learning this week in Ballarat, Camperdown, and Horsham, as part of the FLARE Literacy Improvement Strategy.

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Welcome to new Principals
New Principals in the Diocese of Ballarat and colleagues who have commenced new positions in 2025 were welcomed and commissioned by Monsignor Glynn Murphy and DOBCEL Executive Director, Tom Sexton.
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Around the Diocese

Dedication to Sustainability

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St Patrick’s Primary School, Port Fairy’s dedication to sustainability is as solid as its commitment to the community.

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A beautiful farewell message

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Catherine Howison – Former Deputy Principal at St Mary MacKillop College, Swan Hill writes a farewell message as she moves on.

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Around the Diocese

Reflection day on Dr Sr Mary Glowrey

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In the lead up to Christmas, a group of around forty people met at St Mary of the Assumption Church in Swan Hill for a reflection day on Dr Sr Mary Glowrey.

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Bourke Family Commemorative Mass

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The Bourke name is synonymous and iconic in Koroit, via Mickey Bourke’s Koroit Hotel where Ellen and her late husband Mickey were hosts with glee and flare.

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St Brigid’s Feast Day

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Each year on February 1, St Brigid’s College Horsham celebrate St Brigid, the 5th-century Irish saint for whom our College is named.

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A touch of reality

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Parishioners at St Alipius, Ballarat East were delighted at Christmas Eve Mass where they were treated to a touch of reality to the nativity story.

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Around the Diocese

St Joseph’s Memorial Mass

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On Sunday, November 24 at the 10.30 Mass, St Joseph’s Parish, Charlton held its annual Memorial Mass to remember parishioners, relatives and friends who have died in the last twelve months.

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Transformed Learning and Play Spaces 

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What was previously a dark and dated hallway at St Michael’s Primary School in Daylesford has been transformed into an open, welcoming and flexible learning and play space.

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General News

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Celebrating 2024 Graduate Nurses
Recently, St John of God Hospital Ballarat gathered for a special morning tea to celebrate their incredible 2024 Graduate Nurses.
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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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2025: A year of adventure
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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Running to God: A Collection of Prayers for Sport
The National Centre for Evangelisation (NCE) has produced a new resource designed to help incorporate faith and prayer into the practice of sport at all levels. Running to God: A Collection of Prayers for Sport
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Jubilee Year 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope
There are 36 events throughout the 2025 Jubilee Year, highlighting special aspects of Church life.  For each event, the National Centre for Evangelisation has prepared a brief resource that parishes and individuals can use for personal or group prayer and reflection.  
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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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