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Mass of the Oils 2021
The Mass of the Oils is the annual celebration of the Diocesan Church of Ballarat.
 
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In the Parishes

Celebrating St Joseph, Protector of the Holy Church

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On March 19, parishioners of St Joseph’s in Ouyen gathered to celebrate the life of Patron Saint Joseph

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World Day of Prayer

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The annual World Day of Prayer participation in the Ballarat/Buninyong/Creswick district was a wonderful success

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A unified statewide social service agency of the Catholic Church
CatholicCare Victoria, the new statewide Catholic social service agency was formally celebrated in a Mass, blessing the organisation and entrusting staff and partners with the mission to strengthen families and communities.
 
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Around the Diocese

Clergy Retreat 2021

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From February 22 - 26, Bishop Paul Bird and thirty-one priests of the diocese gathered at Halls Gap for their annual Clergy Retreat.
 

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Ballarat Harmony Fest
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As part of the city of Ballarat’s Harmony Fest, The Ballarat Interfaith Network hosted a Harmony Day forum, ‘Unity in Diversity’ on Sunday March 21 at St Patrick’s Hall, Ballarat

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Parish News

St Pius X and St John’s farewell Fr Michael

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Bishop Paul Bird joined the parishioners of Pius X, West Warrnambool and St John’s, Dennington to celebrate Fr Michael’s final Mass as parish priest.
 
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Clean up Australia Day


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St Mary’s Primary School Sea Lake participated in ‘Clean up Australia Day’.



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Parish News

Fifteen years ordained

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On March 17, Fr Matt Thomas celebrated his fifteenth anniversary of being ordained as a priest.

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Safe routes to cycle on national Ride to School day

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When students at St Alipius Parish Primary Ballarat East took part in the national Ride to School day on Friday, March 19, they had their grade six student leaders to thank for the safe routes they followed to school.

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In the Diocese

Well-being Days


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St Mary MacKillop College Swan Hill’s Year 10 students spent the day developing skills and strategies to grow and succeed.

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Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday              
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COVID-19 Lockdown Style at St Joseph's College Mildura


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Faith in Life

Scripture of the week

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Take time to read and reflect on Sunday's Gospel.

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Reflection

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Prayer for this edition of e-News.


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Year of St Joseph
A prayer card has been printed to encourage and support the celebration of the Year of St Joseph. These prayer cards will be delivered to parishes and schools for distribution.
 
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Diocesan Liturgical Commission Membership
The Commission is currently seeking new members from all areas of the diocese
 
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Project Compassion

"Be More" - This lent, join millions of Australians who want to end poverty and injustice in our world.
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We are a community of communities from the Murray to the sea.
Inspired by the Gospel and nourished by the Eucharist,
we follow the example of Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit,
reaching out in joyful and humble service,
caring for all of God’s creation,
growing in love day by day
and looking forward to life with God forever.

Diocesan Vision Statement 2020
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