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Diocesan E-News

23 September 2019

Coming Events
St Mary's Primary School Swan Hill

Centenary - Save the date!

 
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.

 
Diocesan Publications

The Diocese communicates news and events through e-News, Our Diocesan Community magazine and the diocesan website.

 
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!

 
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.

 
Reflect on Sunday’s Scripture

Take the time to read and reflect on Sunday’s Gospel.

 
Focus On
It takes a village

Diocesan & State RCIA Conferences.

 
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.

 
General News
A Day to Remember

A tribute to John Molony, a former priest of the Ballarat Diocese, is being held.

 
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.” 

 
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.

   
Focus On
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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.

   
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.

   
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.

   

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

www.ballarat.catholic.org.au