Edition 110 - February 21, 2022

Focus On

Communion, Participation and Mission

Catholics are invited to join local consultations about their experience of synodality within the Church as part of a two-year journey towards the next international Synod of Bishops, set for October 2023.

Plenary Council

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In December, the Fruits of the discernment undertaken in the First Assembly of the Plenary Council was published for Members and the Catholic community.

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Laudato Si’ Action Platform
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The Laudato Si’ Action Platform is a key Vatican initiative to empower the universal Church to achieve total sustainability in the holistic spirit of integral ecology.

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Around the Diocese

Main Oval major upgrade
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Turf is being laid in a major oval overhaul at St Patrick's College Ballarat.

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Developing a Pastoral Identity through the service of the Community of Faith.
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In a year of instability and turbulence, one familiar constant for Deacon Bill Lowry last year was his Clinical Pastoral Education placement in the scenic coastal town of Warrnambool.

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Around the Diocese

A calming presence at a time of need

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CatholicCare Victoria have launched the 2022 Chaplaincy Appeal highlighting the vital work and mission of Hospital Chaplains.

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Pastoral Care Program

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This year all students at St Brigid’s College, Horsham will participate in a new Pastoral Care Program.

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Of Interest

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Watchem community turns old church into music and art hub, attracting gigs to town

There was a closing Mass at St Joseph’s Church Watchem in 2009 and now the Church is a hub for music and art.

Farewell
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Fr Justin Driscoll has concluded his term as Administrator of St Patrick’s Cathedral Ballarat after fourteen years.

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Special Celebrations at St Joseph’s Church, Nandaly

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Celebrating people and sacraments.

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In the Parishes

Grade 5/6 Opening Mass
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On Friday, February 11, Grade 5 and 6 children from St Patrick’s Primary School, Camperdown gathered together at the church for their Opening Mass.

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Kindness Rocks
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As part of activities with the Resilience Project and GEM (Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness), students at Sacred Heart Primary School, Casterton designed and painted their own kindness rocks.

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General interest

World Interfaith Harmony Week 2022: Sharing community diversity

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Ballarat marked 2022 World Interfaith Harmony Week with a flag-raising event at St Peter’s Anglican Church at 11am on February 1.

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Human face of Ballarat: The Gospel of St John - legendary cricket umpire John O'Brien

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Sport umpires are often the focus of derision. However, legendary Ballarat cricket umpire John O'Brien is one impartial third party who bucked the trend.

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Diocesan News

Bishops meet in Ballarat

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Early each year, Bishops of Victoria gather for a lunch, hosted by one of the bishops.

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Blessing of statue of St Patrick

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A statue of St Patrick will be placed and blessed in St Patrick's Cathedral Ballarat.

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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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World Day of the Sick 2022

The World Day of the Sick marked on February 11 reached its 30th edition this year.

Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF)

The Ballarat Diocese, partnered with Dayton University, offers online Faith Formation study.

Lenten Resources

Resources for use during Lent

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

Communion, Participation and Mission

Focus On

Plenary Council

Laudato Si’ Action Platform _____

Around the Diocese

Main Oval major upgrade _____

Developing a Pastoral Identity through the service of the Community of Faith. _____

Around the Diocese

A calming presence at a time of need

Pastoral Care Program

Of Interest

Focus on

Watchem community turns old church into music and art hub, attracting gigs to town

In the Parishes

Farewell _____

Special Celebrations at St Joseph’s Church, Nandaly

In the Parishes

Grade 5/6 Opening Mass _____

Kindness Rocks _____

General interest

World Interfaith Harmony Week 2022: Sharing community diversity

Human face of Ballarat: The Gospel of St John - legendary cricket umpire John O'Brien

Diocesan News

Bishops meet in Ballarat

Blessing of statue of St Patrick

Faith in Life

Scripture of the week

Reflection

Laudato Si’ Action Platform
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Main Oval major upgrade
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Developing a Pastoral Identity through the service of the Community of Faith.
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Farewell
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Grade 5/6 Opening Mass
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Kindness Rocks
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