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Respect: Confronting Violence and Abuse below:

Social Justice Statement 2022-2023:
Bishop Paul Bird talks about this year’s statement
 
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Synod on Synodality

Pope extends Synod on Synodality to 2024 and the next stage of the pocess, known as the Continental Stage, is about to begin. 
 
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Bishop Paul 

Bishop Paul Bird was ordained Eighth Bishop of Ballarat on October 16, 2012.  In celebration of the 10th anniversary of this Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Paul, we feature some highlights from the past 10 years.

 
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The Letter

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The Laudato Si’ Movement in partnership with Off the Fence Productions has collaborated with the Vatican to release the long awaited Laudato Si’ film – The Letter


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Soctober for Mission Month

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Socktober is, first and foremost, a means through which schools and students can celebrate World Mission Month in October.

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Liturgy Formation at South West Coast Parish

The Diocesan Liturgical Commission will present Liturgy Formation on Sunday Assembly of Word & Communion and scripture reflection.
 
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Uluru Statement of the heart
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The Uluru Statement from the Heart was issued by a gathering of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders in 2017. The new Federal Government has committed itself to full implementation of the Statement’s recommendations

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60th Anniversary of Vatican II
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Pope’s homily on this occasion.

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Around the Diocese

Monivae College Mission Fair Day
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Mission Fair Day always begins with Mass

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BDSJC Meeting

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The Ballarat Diocesan Social Justice Commission met on Saturday, August 20.

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Bright Futures
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On October 5, Damascus College Ballarat welcomed students, staff, alumni and community members to the annual Bright Futures Breakfast event.

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Student Voice Sustainability Talk

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Recently, the Mercy Regional College Camperdown’s Student Voice group were fortunate to host two guest speakers from the Corangamite Shire.

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Rest in Peace

Fr Bill Melican died on October 15, 2022 aged 91.
 
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Australian Business Week
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St Joseph's College Mildura participated in Australian Business Week (ABW) activities from August 22–26, 2022.

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Celebrations help build College
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Students have marked the return of a much-loved tradition.

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Catholic Identity
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MRC Camperdown staff began the term with a Catholic Identity Professional Learning Day celebrated by the theme ‘Walking Forwards Together in Reconciliation’.

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Founders' Day 2022

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Late last term, Trinity College Colac gathered to celebrate Founders' Day.

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Around the Diocese

A great help in the archives
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James Holak has been a great support within the archives of the Diocesan Historical Commission of the Ballarat Diocese.

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Tree planting marks first works 

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Loreto College students have made their first mark on the school's expansion campus in Lucas.

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General News

Weaving words of hopeful stories

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The Story of the Quilt of Hope.

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St John of God and Federation University join forces

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St John of God Hospital Ballarat and Federation University have partnered to create a new clinical school to train the next generation of nurses ready to step straight in to graduate programs.

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In the Parishes

Fr Anthony becomes an Australian citizen

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The Diocese of Ballarat congratulates Fr Anthony Nagothu on the occasion of his citizenship ceremony where he made a pledge of commitment to Australia.

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Comic Art

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Sacred Heart Parish Primary School Casterton students became inspired by learning about the history of comics before a fun, high energy and hands-on workshop.

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Catholic Social Teaching and Mission Day

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St Mary’s Primary School Hamilton recently held their Catholic Social Teaching Day, followed by Mission Day.

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Operation 19:14

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In true community spirit, St Brigid’s College and Ss Michael & John’s Primary School in Horsham supported St Paul VI Parish in participating in Operation 19:14 – an annual event organised by local church groups.

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In the Parishes

Welcome

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On Sunday, October 2, St Mary’s Parish Birchip celebrated the baptisms of two beautiful babies.

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Blessing of Statue of Catherine McAuley

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On Friday, October 7, St Francis Xavier Primary School celebrated Mercy Day with a school Mass held at St Alipius Church.

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In the Parishes

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All Saints Parish Portland 

Celebrating 175 years!
 
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In the Parishes

Reflection on time in parish

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Columban Fr George Hogarty reflects on his time in the South West Coast Parish.

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Environmental Sustainability

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St Mary’s Primary School Hamilton received their celebratory certificate in the last week of Term 3 to acknowledge the beginning of their Laudato Si’ Action Plan journey.


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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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Helping those affected by floods

St Vincent de Paul Society has established a Victorian Flood Appeal.

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Diocesan Youth Booklet
The Ballarat Diocese has produced a booklet which outlines opportunities to assist young people on their faith journey.
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CatholicCare are seeking volunteers

Volunteers play a critical role in the delivery of services at CatholicCare Victoria.  

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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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