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Diocesan E-News

03 March 2020
Faith in Life
Reflect on Sunday’s Scripture

Take the time to read and reflect on Sunday’s Gospel.
 
Focus On
Director of Catholic Education Ballarat

The position of Director of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Ballarat is currently open.
 
Plenary Council Listening and Discernment

How is God calling us to be a Christ-centred Church that is a joyful, hope-filled and servant community?  Contact your local parish for Listening & Discernment Experience information.
 
Project Compassion

Spanning through the six weeks of Lent each year, Project Compassion is an extraordinary, ongoing demonstration of the faith, love and generosity of Caritas Australia's caring supporters, all in the name of justice and peace. Millions of Australians come together in solidarity with the world's poor to help end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity.
 
General News
The Difference You Make

Mercy Connect invites you to a night with Mohamed Semra, a young Sudanese leader working to shatter stigma and misconceptions surrounding African migrants and refugees.
 
In the Parishes
Centenary of the Brigidine Sisters in Horsham

Celebrations will be held in Horsham from June 5-8, 2020.
 
St Joseph’s Church Nullawil Final Mass

All are welcome to attend the Final Mass on Sunday, April 5, 2020. 
 
Diocesan News
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CELEBRATING FAITH

Loreto College Ballarat held the first open Mass in many years in the Chapel on Friday, February 28.

   
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SHROVE TUESDAY 2020

The student leaders of the Catholic Secondary Colleges in Ballarat gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral on February 25 to acknowledge their role in their colleges.

   
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STEPPING DOWN

Audrey Brown, Director of Catholic Education in the Ballarat Diocese, is stepping down by July.

   
Faith in Life
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ANNUAL CLERGY DINNER AND RETREAT

On Monday, February 17, Bishop Paul hosted the annual clergy dinner at beautiful Halls Gap followed by a retreat.

   
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THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Fr Gary Jones offers a brief history.

   
General News
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BRIGHT FUTURES

Damascus College's Fundraising Breakfast features Judy Brewer as guest speaker.

   
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MERCY CONNECT

Mercy Connect is an arm of the broader Mercy Works, a ministry of the Sisters of Mercy.

   
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WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

February marked the feast day of St Josephine Bakhita, patron saint of anti-slavery and human trafficking.

   
In the Parishes
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CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA

Students from St Alipius Parish School Ballarat East swept up all rubbish in their path on a whistle-stop outing to Ballarat Community Garden on Friday, February 28.

   

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

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