Edition 119 - February 15, 2023

Diocesan eNews

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Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania

The Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania held their assembly in Fiji recently. Bishop Paul reflects on this time.

A decade as Ballarat Bishop

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Leading the Catholic Diocese of Ballarat Community for ten years

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Integral Ecology and Conversion for the sake of our common home

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The Caritas program, Catholic Earthcare Australia provides a concrete way to plan for action in our diocese and parishes.

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Faith in Life

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Project Compassion

On Sunday, February 19, 2023 Bishop Paul will be launching Project Compassion 2023, “For All Future Generations” at St Patrick’s Cathedral during the 5.00pm Mass. Parishes of the dioceses are invited to do the same.

Inspiring Alumni

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Continuing to admire the work of Sr Natalie Houlihan ibvm

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World Interfaith Harmony Week

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In celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week, the Ballarat Interfaith Network hosted a Flag Raising Event on Wednesday, February 1, to celebrate religious and spiritual diversity across the city.

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Diocesan News

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School’s back

Bishop Paul Bird and Tom Sexton, Executive Director of Catholic Education, welcome all back for 2023.

The Premier’s Spirit of Democracy Award

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Demi Schaper was recently awarded The Premier’s Spirit of Democracy Award.

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Green Light for Emmanuel College Edmund Rice Centre

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Embarking on the next stage of campus reinvention, Emmanuel College Warrnambool is expected to commence construction this year of its new state of the art Edmund Rice Centre.

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In the Parishes

Our Lady Help of Christians' Christmas community lunch returned

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A long-standing Christmas tradition returned after a COVID-19 disruption.

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Partnering with CatholicCare

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St Joseph’s Primary School in Warrnambool are beginning an exciting partnership with CatholicCare Victoria.

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General News

ACU Ballarat pilot teaching program

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Leah Stevens began Year 12 knowing she has earned an unconditional offer to study teaching at Australian Catholic University Ballarat.

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Apology Day

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The Apology to the Stolen Generations by the Australian Government on February 13, 2008 was an important step towards building a respectful new relationship between First Australians and other Australians.

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Of Interest

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Reducing the carbon footprint

St John of God Ballarat Hospital has taken practical steps to protect the future of the planet.

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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Lenten resources

Resources for prayer and reflection during Lent are available.

Praying with Pope Francis

The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network (Apostleship of Prayer) is an international movement that is more than 170 years old. Each month, the Pope puts forward a prayer intention and asks Catholics around the world to join him in prayer. These intentions cover all sorts of areas of life, encouraging faith, renewing hope and calling us to loving service.

Evangelise +

The Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry (BCELM) has launched a new online resource designed to enable more people to easily access formational Australian Catholic video content. Evangelise Plus is a video resource library that will host a range of audiovisual content from various Catholic events and initiatives, bringing the material to a wider audience in an effort to inspire, form and encourage viewers in their faith life

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 2005

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