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July 5, 2020
Learning through COVID-19
Reflections from a student, parent, teacher and principal of St Alipius Parish School on learning through the pandemic.
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July 4, 2020
Statement on Cardinal Pell
Bishop Paul’s media release relating to the this mornings outcome of Cardinal Pell’s High court appeal.
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Reflection – April 22
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Reflection May 7
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June 5, 2020
COVID 19 Fee Relief for School Families
The Catholic Education Office Ballarat have provided information for families experiencing difficulty paying school fees during the COVID-19 crisis.
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May 7, 2020
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Sunday 2020
With many local events not able to be held on July 5 to mark Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday, a national Mass will be livestreamed from St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral in Adelaide to celebrate the occasion
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May 5, 2020
Plenary Council update
Bishop Paul shares some points about the Plenary Council.
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A Candle in Isolation by Michael McGirr
Easter has been different this year. We missed that wonderful moment when the Easter Candle is lit from a new fire and brought into a darkened church. This year, Michael McGirr decided, if we could not come to the candle, then the candle could come to us
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May 2, 2020
Plenary Council 2020
Bishop Paul Bird and Fr Kevin Lenehan reflect on their roles as members of the Discernment and Writing Groups for the Plenary Council.
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