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Cry of the Earth. Cry of the Poor
On Saturday, November 6, the Ballarat Diocesan Social Justice Commission hosted a forum in response to the Australian Bishops Social Justice Statement for 2021.
 
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Faith in life

Tribute

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Les Dickinson who died on September 18, was an active and influential member of the Ballarat community.

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Victorian faith leaders write open letter to Attorney General
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Leaders of faith communities in Victoria have written an open letter to the Attorney General regarding the Equal Opportunity (Religious Exceptions) Amendment Bill 2021. 

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Making a scene at Christmas
Beautiful Nativity Scenes from around the world
 
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General News

International Volunteers Day – December 5, 2021
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We thank the many volunteers within our parish communities who provide their talents and time to contribute to the mission of our church.

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Uluru Statement of the Heart
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The Ballarat Social Justice Commission urges all in parishes and schools to read the “Uluru Statement of the Heart”.

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Giving at Christmas

CatholicCare Giving Tree Appeal

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Give someone the gift of joy and hope this Christmas.

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Vinnies Christmas Kindness Appeal

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Help Struggling Families this Christmas

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Around the Diocese

ACU received funding to boost nursing wards, health research and IT
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Australian Catholic University (ACU) received $8.7 million in July this year from the Victorian Higher Education State Investment Fund for five new projects.

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Soup Kitchen at Emmanuel College

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A staff development day led by Sister of Mercy, Liz Dowling rsm last term, prompted a proposal by Emmanuel College Warrnambool staff to develop and operate a soup kitchen.

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Around the Diocese

OLHC Parish Wendouree Christmas Day Lunch
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OLHC Parish Wendouree volunteers will be preparing Christmas meals for people to collect on Christmas Day.

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St John of God Healthcare Ballarat

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The hospital has exciting opportunities available for dedicated and committed Pastoral Associates.

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In the Parishes

CWL helps out
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A few months ago, the Ballarat Cathedral Branch of the CWL ran a competition to raise funds for those severely affected by the virus in India.

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Farewell Fr Gary Jones  
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St Augustine’s Creswick and St Peter’s Daylesford recently bid farewell to Fr Gary Jones.


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In the Parishes

Mount Egerton’s Lone Pilgrim


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Anthony Bailey was determined that observing COVID-19 restrictions was not going to deprive him of his walking pilgrimage for the second year in a row.

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Celebrating sixty years of learning

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Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School in Wendouree recently marked their sixtieth anniversary.

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In the Parishes

Sovereign Hill Excursion

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On Friday, November 19, Grade 5/6 students from St Patrick’s School Camperdown visited Sovereign Hill in Ballarat.

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'Music to the ears'

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A grant is music to the ears of St Alipius Parish School's students and staff in Ballarat East. 

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Caring for our earth

Community Garden at St Thomas’ Terang

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There is a wonderful Community Garden at St Thomas’ in Terang where students are able to plant, pick, learn and enjoy everything garden related.

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Catholic Earthcare Australia launches Earthcare Parishes

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With the Laudato Si Action Platform moving into the commitment phase, Catholic Earthcare has launched Earthcare Parishes to assist parishes on their journey towards the Laudato Si Goals.

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Our Diocesan Community

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

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Stop Kicking the Kids Down the Road

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Australia can do better. Victoria can do better. Kids must no longer be kicked down the road.

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Faith in Life

Advent Resources

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Resources for individual or small group reflection and prayer, drawing upon Scripture readings for Advent.

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ACU commits to Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’-inspired seven-year plan

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Australian Catholic University has committed to be part of a global implementation plan led by Pope Francis and inspired by Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home.


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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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ACU Ethicsfinder

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Year of St Joseph Monthly Reflection
Each month during the Year of St Joseph, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference publish a reflection on the various aspects of St Joseph's life and character.
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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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