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Diocesan E-News

20 March 2018

At Your Service
Being with God in Nature

A variety of opportunities for people to spend time in a group, at times in silence, listening to God's presence in Nature.

 
Diocesan News
ACYF

Stories continue from the Australian Catholic Youth Festival.

 
Irish Heritage Exhibition

The Archives of the Catholic Diocese of Ballarat and the Ballarat Diocesan Historical Commission will present an exhibition.

 
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
Plenary Council 2020

As previously published the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference annouced their intention to host a Plenary Council. Given the importance and the status of a Plenary Council, which is the highest formal gathering that the local churches in a country can host, the Pope is required to approve it. That approval has now been given.

 
General News
Walk for Justice for Refugees 2018

Across Australia, thousands of people will join the Palm Sunday actions for refugees.

 
Diocesan News
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BDSAC VISIT TO SIENA

On Thursday March 8, the Ballarat Diocesan Schools Advisory Council (BDSAC) visited Siena Catholic Primary School, Lucas.

   
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NEW VICAR-GENERAL

Bishop Paul Bird has announced the new Vicar General for the Diocese of Ballarat. 

   
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PREPARING THE OILS

This week saw the beginning of preparation for the distribution of the Holy Oils around the diocese.

   
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WELCOME

Catholic Education Office Ballarat are delighted to welcome new principals and staff.

   
Faith in Life
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2018 CLERGY RETREAT

Clergy of the Ballarat Diocese gathered at Halls Gap for the annual clergy retreat.

   
Focus On
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HOPE AND CHALLENGES

The second national Australian Catholic Youth and Youth Ministry Research Seminar was held over two days in Brisbane recently.

   
In the Parishes
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JUSTICE AND DEMOCRACY

On March 1 and 2, Marian College Ararat students headed down to Amberley for an overnight seminar focused around Justice and Democracy issues.

   
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REFLECTING ON THE GIVING TREE

Generous donations help out.

   
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SOMETHING OF INTEREST…..

The story behind a cross of forks.

   

All Enquiries
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