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Diocesan E-News

23 July 2015
At Your Service
Invitation

Parishioners and school communities are invited to attend a Colloquium to explore Pope Francis’ Encyclical Ladati Si on the care for our common home.   Keynote Speaker is Rev Dr Denis Edwards, theologian and author of many books on ecology.  Local practitioners who will share their story on how they put the theology of the encyclical into a lived out experience, within the school, parish and home environment.   
Coming Events
Liturgy Formation 2015

The Diocesan Liturgical Commission will be presenting the final Liturgy Formation session for 2015 in the Diocese.
Diocesan News
Bishop Paul's Pastoral Letter

Following the Royal Commission. 
Looking Forward in 2015 Gatherings

Information.
Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Update!
Faith in Life
Reflect on Sunday’s Scripture

Take the time to read and reflect on Sunday’s Gospel.
Reflection

Prayer for this edition of E-News.
Focus On
Our Changing Church #8

"To every person".
Diocesan News
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TIMOR-LESTE EXPERIENCE

On June 18, fourteen year eleven students from Damascus College, Ballarat and four staff members headed off to Timor-Leste for an unforgettable and wonderful experience.
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Focus On
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NEW CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL IN LUCAS

The process for establishing a new Catholic School in Lucas, Ballarat has commenced.
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General News
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KEEPING NURSES AND PARAMEDICS IN REGIONAL LOCATIONS

Employers from more than eighteen rural and regional health services attended the annual Meet the Employer – Graduate Nurse & Paramedic Information Session at Australian Catholic University’s Ballarat Campus on Friday, June 19.
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In the Parishes
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“MADE FOR GREATNESS”

On July 6, young people from Mildura, Red Cliffs, Ouyen, Birchip and Ballarat together with nine other young people from Sydney and Melbourne gathered in Ouyen to take part in a retreat for youth.  
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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

Many relatives, friends and parishioners from places where Fr Barry Ryan has ministered, gathered in St Columba's Church, Ballarat North on Sunday, July 19 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Barry’s ordination to the priesthood.  
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NAIDOC CELEBRATIONS

There are several days or weeks throughout the year that provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with the opportunity to celebrate the richness of their culture and history, none more so than NAIDOC Week.
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All Enquiries
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Postal Address PO Box 576, Ballarat, 3353

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