Coming Events
St Mary's Primary School Swan Hill
Centenary - Save the date!
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Diocesan News
Appointment of Master of Catholic Theological College
Fr Kevin Lenehan has been appointed as the new Master of Catholic Theological College in Melbourne.
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Diocesan Publications
The Diocese communicates news and events through e-News, Our Diocesan Community magazine and the diocesan website.
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Faith in Life
ACYF 2019
Do you know any Catholic youth or young adults? If so, then let them know that the Australian Catholic Youth Festival is coming up!
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Extraordinary Month of Mission October 2019
For the Extraordinary Missionary Month, the Holy Father has chosen the theme “Baptised and Sent: The Church of Christ on a Mission in the World’. There are four dimensions, specified by the Pope, to live more intensely the journey of preparation for the Extraordinary Missionary Month October 2019. These are prayer; witness of extraordinary people of mission; theological reflection/formation; and charity.
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Reflect on Sunday’s Scripture
Take the time to read and reflect on Sunday’s Gospel.
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Focus On
It takes a village
Diocesan & State RCIA Conferences.
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Plenary Council Listening and Discernment
How is God calling us to be a Christ-centred Church that is Missionary and Evangelising? As a diocese we will be focusing on the theme of Missionary and Evangelisation during September. Contact your local parish for Listening & Discernment Experience information.
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General News
A Day to Remember
A tribute to John Molony, a former priest of the Ballarat Diocese, is being held.
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Care of Creation
The Season of Creation began on September 1 and runs through to October 4, the feast of St Francis of Assisi. Pope Francis says this “is a time conducive to the praise of God for all his creatures and the assumption of responsibility in the face of the cry of the Earth.”
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Focus On
PLENARY COUNCIL SECOND PHASE
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An update on the next stage of the Plenary Council.
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Diocesan News |
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LEADERSHIP AND SPIRITUALITY
On Wednesday, September 11, Centacare Ballarat along with Catholic Social Services Victoria and the Diocese of Ballarat hosted a leadership and spirituality breakfast.
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SAFEGUARDING AUDIT OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BALLARAT
The Diocese welcomes the release of the audit report of child safeguarding prepared by Catholic Professional Standards Ltd.
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YOUTH NETWORK CONFERENCE
Recently, Ballarat Diocese Youth Coordinator Patrick Kennedy attended the annual ANDYMC conference in Lismore, NSW.
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SLEEPING OUT FOR A CAUSE
More than fifteen Damascus College Ballarat Year 11 students and staff braved the weather and slept out to raise money for homelessness on Friday, September 13.
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General News |
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A MIRACLE NEEDED
A miracle is needed to advance the cause of Mary Ward to the next level of Beatification.
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DYNAMIC SPEAKERS FOR CWL
At the recent Spring Social afternoon, the Cathedral Branch of the Catholic Women's League presented two dynamic and faith filled speakers, John and Margaret Millington.
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PRESENTATION AT NAZARETH HOUSE
On Friday, August 30, Fr Robert McCulloch, the Columban Procurator General from Rome, celebrated Mass at Nazareth House Ballarat, followed by his presentation.
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In the Parishes |
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BOOK DAY FOSTERS A LOVE OF READING
Students at St Thomas More School in Alfredton celebrated Book Day.
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EXCITING TIMES
What an exciting term it has been in the kitchen and in the garden at St Aloysius Primary School, Redan!
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FAREWELL LUNCH FOR FR SHANE
The parishes of Bungaree and Gordon recently held a combined farewell lunch for Fr Shane Mackinlay.
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GIVING BACK
Every Monday after school a small but important gathering takes place in the dining room of the St Patrick's College Ballarat boarding house.
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JJAMM WEEK
St Mary Mackillop College in Swan Hill celebrated JJAMM Week in August.
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ROCKING AND ROLLING AT ANY AGE
On Tuesday, August 20, residents from Sunnyside House Camperdown came to Mercy Regional College to rock and roll.
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