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Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor
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The Bishops’ Social Justice Statement 2021-22: Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor, affirms that “we human beings need a change of heart, mind, and behaviour”. It draws from Scripture, from the theological tradition, from Catholic Social Teaching, and from the wisdom of the world, including the insights of the First Nations.
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Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop
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Celebrating the feast of Australia’s first Saint, St Mary of the Cross MacKillop.
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Season of Creation
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During the 2021 Season of Creation, from September 1 - October 4, thousands of Christians on six continents get together for a time of restoration and hope, a jubilee for our Earth and to discover radically new ways of living with creation.
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Technology in place for First Plenary Council Assembly
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Despite large parts of the country being in lockdown, those planning the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia say all is in readiness to deliver the first assembly in October wholly online.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day was celebrated on August 4.
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Bishops of Victoria stand in solidarity with our Afghani communities across Victoria
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The Catholic Bishops of Victoria have expressed their solidarity and support for the local Afghan community and their families back home in a joint statement.
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Celebrating Family Week
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Catholic schools across Australia celebrated Family Week from August 8 -14.
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‘Communication is everyone’s right’
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The Catholic Education Ballarat Speech team work in both primary and secondary schools across the diocese.
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Year of St Joseph
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Pope Francis proclaimed a ‘Year of St Joseph’ from December 8, 2020 – December 8, 2021.
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World Day Against Trafficking In Persons Project
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During Semester 1, students from St Joseph’s College Mildura investigated the issue of human trafficking and modern day slavery around the world, including Australia.
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Activities in Psychology Class
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Year 11 Psychology students at Damascus College Ballarat participated in a variety of different activities
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Winter Knitting Group
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Sacred Heart Primary School Casterton has a Winter Knitting Group.
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St Patrick’s Olympics
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On August 3, the Olympics came to St Patrick’s School Nhill.
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NAIDOC Celebrations
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St Paul’s Primary School Mildura students finally participated in activities to celebrate NAIDOC day.
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Celebrating 120 years
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St Mary’s School in Warracknabeal was 120 years old on August 12.
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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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Safeguarding Sunday
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The Catholic Church in Australia marks Safeguarding Sunday (formerly Child Protection Sunday) on the second Sunday of September -- at the conclusion of National Child Protection Week.
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Statement from the Heart key to Indigenous progress
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The Uluru Statement from the Heart is an invitation from First Nations to “walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future”. It was issued to the Australian people in May 2017 following almost two years of work.
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Climate Change Forum in Ballarat
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On Saturday, November 6, 2021 the Ballarat Diocesan Social Justice Commission will host a Climate Change Forum in Ballarat.
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Ballarat Diocese Social Justice Commission
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The Ballarat Diocesan Social Justice Commission met recently
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The second edition of ODC for 2021 is now available on the Diocesan website.
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You are invited to join the national prayer campaign and in a special way support the ongoing journey of the Plenary Council.
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“Mission: one heart many voices” Virtual Conference
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Inspired by Jesus, this conference will focus on themes of encounter on the margins, inclusion, governance and synodality and challenge you to consider contemporary Mission in light of Pope Francis’ teaching, witness and vision of liminal leadership in mission
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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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