Edition 106 - September 30, 2021

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Plenary Council

The First General Assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia opens on Sunday, October 3.

107th World Day of Migrants & Refugees

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Catholics across the country were and continue to be urged to consider how they can pray for and offer practical support to neighbours around the world as the Church marked the World Day of Migrants and Refugees.

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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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Plenary Council Thoughts

Just days from the first assembly of the Plenary Council, Members for the Ballarat Diocese, Marie Shaddock and Felicity Knobel answer some questions about the Plenary Council.

Vatican releases guidance for dioceses to begin synodal path
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The Vatican has issued the preparatory document and a handbook for dioceses as part of the Church’s preparation for the 2023 Synod of Bishops assembly on the theme “For a synodal church: communion, participation and mission."

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Year of St Joseph
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Information and reflections for the Year of St Joseph.

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Around the Diocese

Virtual Vinnies Winter Sleepout

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On Thursday, September 2, Mercy Regional College Camperdown held a virtual Vinnies sleepout.

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JJAMM Week 2021

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Celebrating JJAMM Week at St Mary MacKillop College in Swan Hill.

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Around the Diocese

National Day of Compassion
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Tuesday, September 21 marked the inaugural National Day of Compassion organised by the Australian Compassion Council (ACC).

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May she rest in peace
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On Wednesday. September 8, 2021 Sr Anne McMillan rsm died peacefully at St John of God Hospital, Ballarat.

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In the Parishes

Fr John Keane RIP
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Bishop Paul Bird, the priests and people of the Catholic Diocese of Ballarat are saddened by the passing of their brother and friend, Fr John Keane.

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Book Week 2021
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Each year since 1945 the Children's Book Council of Australia has brought children and books together across Australia through CBCA Book Week.

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In the Parishes

I can hear the bell ……..

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On Sunday, September 26, 2021, Cororooke parishioners and friends gathered with Fr Michael O’Toole for the blessing of the refurbished church bell at St Brendan’s.

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Brightening up someone’s day

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Recently, senior students from Our Lady Help of Christian’s School Murtoa wrote letters to the residents at Dunmunkle Lodge

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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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Items of Interest

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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Catholic Mission

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Catholic Mission Australia has launched its annual World Mission Month Appeal.

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Our Diocesan Community

The second edition of ODC for 2021 is now available on the Diocesan website.

Synodality & Co-Responsibility

Synodality & Co-Responsibility is an online conversation in the Light from the Southern Cross - Catalyst for Conversation series.

Saint Vincent de Paul

Celebrating the Feast Day of Saint Vincent de Paul

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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Focus On

Plenary Council

Faith in life

107th World Day of Migrants & Refugees

Season of Creation

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Focus On

Focus on

Plenary Council Thoughts

General News

Vatican releases guidance for dioceses to begin synodal path
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Year of St Joseph
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Around the Diocese

Virtual Vinnies Winter Sleepout

JJAMM Week 2021

Around the Diocese

National Day of Compassion
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May she rest in peace
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In the Parishes

Fr John Keane RIP
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Book Week 2021
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In the Parishes

I can hear the bell ……..

Brightening up someone’s day

Faith in Life

Scripture of the week

Reflection

Items of Interest

Climate Change Forum in Ballarat

Catholic Mission

Focus On

Plenary Council

Faith in life

107th World Day of Migrants & Refugees

Season of Creation _____

Focus On

Focus on

Plenary Council Thoughts

General News

Vatican releases guidance for dioceses to begin synodal path _____

Year of St Joseph _____

Around the Diocese

Virtual Vinnies Winter Sleepout

JJAMM Week 2021

Around the Diocese

National Day of Compassion _____

May she rest in peace _____

In the Parishes

Fr John Keane RIP _____

Book Week 2021 _____

In the Parishes

I can hear the bell ……..

Brightening up someone’s day

Faith in Life

Scripture of the week

Reflection

Items of Interest

Climate Change Forum in Ballarat

Catholic Mission

Season of Creation

_____

Vatican releases guidance for dioceses to begin synodal path
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Year of St Joseph
_____

National Day of Compassion
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May she rest in peace
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Fr John Keane RIP
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Book Week 2021
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