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Diocesan E-News

21 June 2018

Diocesan News
Clemente Program

A program aimed to transform the lives of people facing one or more forms of disadvantage.

 
Guidelines for the Use of Visual Display Systems in Liturgical Celebrations

These guidelines provide information on the installation and use of visual display systems in our churches.

 
Liturgy Formation 2018

The Diocesan Liturgical Commission is offering Liturgy Formation Sessions this year:  Ararat – Sunday, June 24; Hamilton – Sunday, July 29.

 
Youth and Young Adult Ministry

News!

 
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
Plenary Council 2020

Listen to what the Spirit is saying….

 
General News
BBI-ACBC eConference

Save the Date - 8 August 2018.

 
Loreto College Ballarat Reunions

Loreto College Ballarat are hosting two very significant reunions in October 2018, for the much-loved Loreto Kindergartens and highly regarded Loreto Commercial College. 

 
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday

Resources and information to celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday on July 1.

 
The Archbishop’s Dinner

Invitation.

 
In the Parishes
St Joseph’s Church Nullawil 90th Anniversary

Bishop Paul Bird CSsR will celebrate Mass on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at St Joseph’s Church, Nullawil for the 90th Anniversary of the Church.  Mass will begin at 11.00am, followed by a luncheon at Aushmore Museum, Quambatook Road, Nullawil. 

 
Diocesan News
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BDSAC MEETS

The Ballarat Diocesan Schools Advisory Council (BDSAC) held its second meeting for 2018 in two locations.

   
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STUDENT ROBOTICS

As we head fast towards 2020, the changing pace and face of education continues to evolve.

   
Faith in Life
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GIFTING MASS

St Patrick’s School Nhill were very privileged to be part of the wonderful celebration of the annual Gifting Mass at Ss Michael and John’s Church Horsham on Friday, June 8.

   
Focus On
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LUNCHEON UNITES COMMUNITY AND HONOURS REFUGEES

The House of Welcome Ballarat held its annual soup luncheon fundraiser for refugees at Nazareth House Hall on June 20.

   
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SLEEP OUT FOR THE HOMELESS

More than sixty students from St Thomas More Primary School, Alfredton, slept in the school hall recently to raise awareness and funds for homelessness. 

   
General News
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QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS 2018

Honouring two OAM recipients.

   
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RECOGNITION

One of the most powerful ideas that members of the Society of St Vincent de Paul share is the recognition that education is a vital key to breaking the cycle of poverty.

   
In the Parishes
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FITTING TRIBUTE

The community of St John the Baptist Beaufort have been saddened by the sudden loss of Michael O'Connor.

   
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JAM PACKED EXCITEMENT

Games, yoga, guest speakers and Mass featured in a jam packed day of excitement at St Pius X Parish School, West Warrnambool to celebrate Catholic Education Week.

   
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MOTHER’S DAY AT ST ALIPIUS

This year at St Alipius Ballarat East, Mothers, past and present, were acknowledged in a special way.

   
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ST VINCENT DE PAUL VISIT

Grades 5 and 6 students from St Mary’s School Ararat recently welcomed Marilyn and Derek from the Ararat St Vincent de Paul Society.

   
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TECHNOLOGY AT WORK

Family and friends were invited to “Come and See” technology skills at Port Fairy.

   

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