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Diocesan eNews

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Launching of Laudato si’ Action Plan
On World Environment Day, the Bishops Conference launched its Laudato si’ Action Plan
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One Journey, Together

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Learn more about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament

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National Refugee Week

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Refugee Week (June 18-24, 2023) is an annual celebration, informing the public about refugees and celebrating their contributions.

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Faith in Life

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Candle presented to WYD Pilgrim
Laura Bruty will be one of the pilgrims representing the Diocese of Ballarat at World Youth Day.
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Of Interest

Carrying Forward the Plenary Council

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On the Feast of Pentecost, a new guide has been published to support local reflection on the outcomes of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia.

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For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission

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Synod on Synodality Instrumentum Laboris or working document published.

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In the Parishes

Parish of Saints Anne and Joachim, Sunraysia

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Bishop Paul Bird CSsR decreed the establishment of a new parish in the diocese on July 1, 2023.

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Parishioners farewell Sr Sheila Belleville

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On March 20, 2023, Sr Sheila Belleville (Sr Mary Gregory RSM) died peacefully at Mercy Place, Ballarat, aged 91 years, in the 70th year of her Religious Life.

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In the Parishes

Recognising a milestone birthday

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St John the Baptist Community in Beaufort recently invited Sr Helen Murphy ibvm to return to Beaufort as a means of recognising her special milestone birthday.

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CWL Day of Reflection

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On May 24, a group of about fifty women gathered at Warracknabeal from all around the Diocese.

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Around the Diocese

Celebration of Service to Catholic Education

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On Friday, May 26 over one hundred diocesan staff, family and friends came together to recognise and celebrate staff who have reached the remarkable milestone of thirty years of service to Catholic Education.

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National Schools Constitutional Convention 2023

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St Joseph’s College Mildura student Grace Albanese attended the National Schools Constitutional Convention at Old Parliament House in Canberra this year.
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Around the Diocese

Reconciliation Week

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Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) held an event for National Reconciliation Day on May 30.

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News from Emmanuel College

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Celebrating Reconciliation Week, Catholic Education Week, Semester 1 and the spectacular show of Frozen JR.

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General News

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New Central Sterile Supply Department officially opens
Part of St John of God Ballarat Hospital redevelopment involved an upgraded Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) for the hospital.
 
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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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Ballarat Diocese Lay Pastoral Ministry Program – Online Study
The Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation is a new initiative to offer adult religious education and faith formation anytime and anywhere.
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Vinnies Winter Appeal 
The St Vincent de Paul Society’s annual Winter Appeal will focus on the number of older women experiencing and at risk of homelessness.  Vinnies are also experiencing an increase in the number of people seeking assistance for the first time.  
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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.  
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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 2005
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