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Diocesan E-News

15 October 2015
At Your Service
From the Resource Centre

New Resources.
 
The Blessing of Mercy

A book by Sr Veronica Lawson rsm is available.
 
Coming Events
The Catholic Women’s League of Victoria & Wagga Wagga

Ballarat Diocesan Committee presents a lecture on the life of Dr Sr Mary Glowrey JMJ, Servant of God.   
 
Diocesan News
RCIA Victorian State Conference

On Saturday, September 12, representatives from each Diocese of the State of Victoria gathered at St Patrick’s Parish in Pakenham for the biannual RCIA State Conference. 
 
Year of Mercy

Opening of Holy Door.
 
Faith in Life
Reflect on Sunday’s Scripture

Take the time to read and reflect on Sunday’s Gospel.
 
General News
A Wonderful Opportunity

A once in a lifetime experience visiting Ireland, Scotland, England and Italy.  
 
Domus Australia in Rome

On 19 October 2015, Domus Australia will celebrate the 4th anniversary of its opening. 
 
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: Songs for the Journey

Over one hundred and seventy people gathered at St James College, Spring Hill, Brisbane for the bi-annual Australian Pastoral Musicians Network (APMN) conference – Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: Songs for the Journey.
 
Diocesan News
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JUSTICE FOR REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS

The Australian Catholic Bishops’ recently released Social Justice Statement was welcomed in Ballarat on September 24.

   
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THANK YOU

Fr Brendan Davey retired from active ministry late last year and this also concluded his membership of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission.

   
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THE ANAM CARA CENTRE

St John of God Ballarat Hospital celebrated the official opening of the hospital’s new day oncology facility. 

   
Faith in Life
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LOVE OF MERCY

Experiencing God through the circumstances of our lives.  

   
Focus On
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BLESSING AND OPENING

On Friday, September 18, St Joseph’s College Mildura were very excited to have the blessing and opening of the Catherine McAuley Centre Maths and Science Facilities as well as the unveiling of the College Core Values Sculptures.

   
General News
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BALLARAT NURSE TOP OF THE CLASS

St John of God Ballarat Hospital clinical nurse specialist, Rajesh Kuriakose has been awarded the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses Victoria, Critical Care Nursing Postgraduate Prize for topping his class at the Australian Catholic University (ACU).  

   
In the Parishes
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PLAY GROUP AT THE CATHEDRAL PARISH

St Patrick's Play Group is a great way for your children to interact and have fun with other children in a safe environment. 

   
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WALKING TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Early in the year, twelve parishioners from Mildura and two from Merbein walked along the Camino Portuguese, from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela Spain. 

   

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

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