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Diocesan E-News

08 August 2019
At Your Service
Leadership for Mission Program

Leadership for Mission is a joint initiative of the Council for Australian Catholic Women, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Catholic Mission and the Australian Catholic University. It is designed by and for women who are inspired by the Gospel vision of justice, freedom and the dignity of the human person.
 
Coming Events
Leadership and Spirituality Breakfast

Presented by Chris Lowney.
 
Diocesan News
Diocesan Publications

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

The second edition of ODC for 2019 is now available in parishes and on the Diocesan website.
 
Faith in Life
Reflect on Sunday’s Scripture

Take the time to read and reflect on Sunday’s Gospel.
 
Focus On
Plenary Council National Themes of Discernment

Download the SNAPSHOT REPORTS to see a sample of the voices and answers that inspired the themes.
 
General News
Catholic Women

For news, contacts and updates on Catholic Women, have a look at the National Office for the Participation of Women.
 
In the Parishes
St Francis Xavier Chapel and Cemetery Eganstown

Sunday August 11th at 2pm, an official re-opening and blessing of the conservation of the St Francis Xavier Chapel and Cemetery Eganstown will be conducted. All are welcome.
 
Diocesan News
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2019 STUDY TOUR TO NEW CALEDONIA

Inaugural New Caledonia Study Tour in 2019 was a great success.

   
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BISHOP PAUL IN ST ARNAUD

On Monday, July 29, St Patrick's Primary School, St Arnaud had the pleasure of welcoming Bishop Paul into the school.

   
Focus On
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FR SHANE MACKINLAY TO BE NEXT BISHOP OF SANDHURST

Bishop Paul Bird shared the news that Pope Francis has appointed Fr Shane Mackinlay as the new Bishop of Sandhurst.

   
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NEW PRINCIPAL IN THE DIOCESE

There is a new secondary principal in the Diocese of Ballarat. Mercy Regional College Camperdown and Noorat recently welcomed their new Principal Ms Sharon Gillett.

   
General News
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FINAL REPORT CAPTURES THE VOICES OF 222,000 PEOPLE

The National Centre for Pastoral Research has published the final report of the Listening and Dialogue phase of the Plenary Council, capturing the voices of more than 222,000 people. Bishop Paul Bird comments.

   
In the Parishes
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‘THE POWER OF THE PEN’

“The power of the pen!” is an old saying many of us would be aware of; this truism exploded into action recently here at St Joseph’s Primary School, Warrnambool.

   
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MINI VINNIES PYJAMA DAY

St Patrick's Parish Primary School Port Fairy organised a Pyjama Day to raise awareness of homelessness.

   
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PLANTING TREES

Ballarat's youngest environmental leaders have taken action that will have an inter-generational community impact.

   
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REDEVELOPMENT IN PORTLAND

After several years of intense planning, All Saints Parish Portland are set to redevelop the church precinct.

   

All Enquiries
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