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Prayers for the members to the Plenary Council
The Diocese of Ballarat prayed for their members (formerly known as delegates) to the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia at the Diocesan Mass of the Oils on March 29.  
 
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In the Parishes

Remembering the ANZACs


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The students of St Joseph’s School, Hopetoun gathered on Friday, April 23 to commemorate ANZAC Day.


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Fr Matthew loves helping the community
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Returning to Mildura, Sacred Heart Parish's priest, Fr Matthew Thomas, has been enjoying his new role and all of the challenges which come with it.  

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Holy Thursday
On Holy Thursday evening, St Joseph’s Parishioners in Ouyen gathered together to live out some of the key moments of Jesus’ Last Supper and Agony in the Garden.
 
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Around the Diocese

Lest we forget

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The Damascus College Ballarat Community celebrated Anzac Day 2021 on Friday, April 23.
 
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Creating Art
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Emmanuel College Warrnambool Year 11 student Amelia Bell is making a name for herself in the local art scene.  

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Around the Diocese

MEL and DOBCEL sign Service Level Agreement

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The first service level agreement between the Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL) and Mercy Education Limited was signed recently.
 
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Emmanuel College celebrates thirty years

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In 2021, Emmanuel College Warrnambool celebrates thirty years since its formation, after the amalgamation in 1991 of two schools. 

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Year of St Joseph
St Joseph's College Mildura celebrating their patron saint.
 
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General News

Appeal to help 'devastated' Ainaro community

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An appeal has been launched by Ballarat locals to help people in Ainaro in East Timor after Cyclone Seroja devastated the area.

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Sr Frances Makes Memorable Milestones 

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There is a lovely rhythm of symmetry that runs through Sr Frances O’Leary’s life.


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In the Diocese

Mercy Associate News


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The Ballarat Mercy Associates has recommenced its dinner gatherings and this has been to the pleasure of our members.  

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St Vincent de Paul Changeover meeting             
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Recently, members of the St Vincent de Paul Society’s Cathedral Conference gathered in the hall for their annual changeover meeting.

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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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Catholic Social Services Victoria
Update from Catholic Social Services Victoria.
 
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Reach out. Give life.

Catholic Mission launches major appeal for the year.
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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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