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Diocesan E-News

14 September 2017
At Your Service
Mission with Fr Richard Leonard SJ

All parishes are invited to a mission led by Richard Leonard SJ which is being held across the Beaufort and Linton parishes.
 
RCIA 2017 State Conference Wrap-Up

The Melbourne Archdiocesan Office for Evangelisation hosted the RCIA 2017 State Conference, "Ask. Seek. Knock. Joyful encounters of RCIA."  For a full report on the conference and to watch videos of the keynote presentations by Bishop Mark Edwards OMI and Fr Rob Galea, click read more.
 
Diocesan News
Social Justice Commission Report

Meeting was held on September 2.
 
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
The Season of Creation

Pope Francis has asked the Church to celebrate The Season of Creation from September 1 - October 4 (St Francis of Assisi Feast day). 
 
General News
Loreto College Ballarat Opportunities

Events held at the College.
 
World Mission Month

October is World Mission Month - World Mission Day is October 22 and Children's Mission Day is October 25.
 
In the Parishes
Pastoral Associate Position

Warrnambool Parish.
 
At Your Service
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CASTERTON SVDP CELEBRATES 60 YEARS

The Sacred Heart Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society, Casterton celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.

   
Diocesan News
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RIP FR PETER TAFFE

Bishop Paul Bird, the priests and people of the Catholic Diocese of Ballarat were saddened by the death of Rev Fr Peter Taffe.

   
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YEAR OF YOUTH 2018

The theme of the Year of Youth is Open New Horizons for Spreading Joy.

   
Focus On
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EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS FOR SVDP

Danielle and Emma have been welcomed to the St Vincent de Paul North West Central Council team.

   
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VINE AND BRANCHES - YEARNING TO BELONG

The Catholic Diocese of Ballarat was well represented at the recent Vine and Branches National Pastoral Leaders and Planners Conference in Melbourne.

   
General News
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LIFE MEMBERSHIP

Catholic Social Services Victoria recently honoured David Beaver with life membership.

   
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WHO COULD YOU BE? ACU OPEN DAY

Deciding what to study is a pretty momentous decision.

   
In the Parishes
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VIETNAM VETERANS DAY 2017

Recently, Monivae College Hamilton were represented at a memorial service to commemorate the sacrifices and courage of Australian troops who fought in Vietnam.

   
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YOUNG MERCY LEADERS PILGRIMAGE

On Friday, July 14, three Year 11 students from St Joseph’s College Mildura embarked on a pilgrimage to Europe.

   

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