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Formation in the Diocese

The importance of Liturgy in the life of the Church and the significance of each of us developing “the art of celebrating”.
 
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Synod on Synodality: The Continental Stage

The Working Document for the Continental Stage was published by the Holy See on October 27, 2022, titled “Enlarge the space of your tent”.
 
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Faith in Life

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Vocation

“Vocation” was the theme of the Diocesan Pastoral Workers’ recent gathering at the Pinnacle Lodge, Hall’s Gap from October 24 - 26, 2022.

 
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Around the Diocese

Shining a spotlight on mental health

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St Patrick’s College Ballarat, in association with the Chris Yeung Fund recently hosted the 2022 Mental Brekky.


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Enviroweek

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A special tree was created to symbolise the very thing we need to care for, our planet.

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Around the Diocese

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Assisting MRC learning

The annual raffle is a significant contributor to the funding of essential learning resources, facilities and equipment for Mercy Regional College students.
 
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Around the Diocese

Connecting with the Loreto Story
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Staff from Loreto Ministries, Mary Ward International Australia and Loreto Australia and South East Asia gathered at Loreto College, Ballarat, to experience a Loreto Induction Day!

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Diocesan Leadership Gathering
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Principals and Members of the Catholic Education Ballarat Leadership Team met for the final time in 2022 recently.

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In the Parishes

All Saints and All Souls
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November is the month when the Catholic Church especially remembers those who have died.

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Soctober at St Aloysius

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With the support of the school community, St Aloysius Primary School Redan’s Mission Team raised awareness and funds for children in Ethiopia.

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In the Parishes

Colac Passionist Family Groups
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Celebrating thirty years of Passionist Family Groups in St Mary’s Parish Colac.

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Recycling Station

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The sustainability group at St Patrick’s Primary School in Port Fairy has installed a new recycling station for certain plastics and other materials that cannot be put into a generic yellow or red bin.

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In the Parishes

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Remembrance Day

Lest we forget!
 
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In the Parishes

The importance of family in a child’s education
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Some thoughts shared on the importance of family in a child's education.

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Remembrance Mass
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Each year St Alipius Parish Ballarat East organise a Remembrance Mass for families who have lost someone special in the last twelve months.

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Of Interest

Teachers shared experience in Rome
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Primary school teachers Eilish Flagg and Katie Rawet shared their experiences to a global audience in Rome as they were selected to represent ACU at the Uniservitate III Global Symposium.

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CWL Social event

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On Wednesday, September 7, the Cathedral Branch of the Catholic Women's League held their annual social afternoon in the Glowrey Room at the Cathedral Precinct.

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General News

World Day of Poor
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World Day of the Poor was marked on Sunday, November 13, 2022

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COP 27 & COP 15

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World leaders have recently gathered in Egypt for the United Nations Conference of the Parties, COP 27, on climate change and will gather in Canada in December for the Conference of the Parties, COP 15, on biodiversity.

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General News

Ballarat's emergency services training exercise returns to ACU

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The screams of injured patients and gunshots rang out across Ballarat's ACU campus as fourth year paramedicine and nursing graduates took part in a mass casualty disaster exercise.

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VMCH services in regional Victoria

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VMCH offers services that are as diverse as the people they support.

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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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Church renews focus on domestic and family violence

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference’s statement on domestic and family violence will be a focus for an online event to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

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Mystery and Mission
The Art of Liturgical Celebration - The National Liturgical Council and the Australian Pastoral Musicians Network are delighted to announce a combined Liturgy and Music Conference.
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Our Diocesan Community

Latest edition of ODC magazine.

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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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