Edition 124 - November 30, 2023

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Laudate Deum – Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis

Pope Francis released ‘Laudate Deum’, his apostolic exhortation on the climate crisis. It is a sequel to his exhortation, ‘Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home [2015].

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Why the onions!

The celebration of the feasts of All Saints and All Souls merge into one in Peru, mainly because it is easier to celebrate them together.

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Continuing to pursue reconciliation

Australians voted in a referendum on October 14, 2023 about whether to change the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing a body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. The referendum did not pass.

Celebrating the “End of an Era”

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An ‘End of an Era’ celebration was held at St Brendan’s Primary School, Dunnstown on Saturday, November 25, 2023.

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Environmental Sustainability

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November is ‘Sustainability in Schools’ month.

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In the Parishes

Mission Month
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The Sacred Heart Primary School Casterton Mini Vinnies team planned great things for Mission Month.

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Consequence of a COVID Connect
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A story about a connection developed from COVID.

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In the Parishes

Memorable occasion
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On Saturday, November 11, 2023, Bishop Paul Bird celebrated the Vigil Mass at St Mary’s Church in Colac.

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Little Angler Kits

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Year 5 students at all Victorian schools, including St Patrick’s Primary School Nhill, were offered the opportunity to receive a Little Angler Kits.

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Visit to the Holy Land

Fr Justin Driscoll led a pilgrimage to the Holy Land earlier in the year.

New era for CDF
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Catholic Development Fund Ballarat to merge with Catholic Development Fund Melbourne, Sale and Bunbury.

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Another Catholic school planned to meet huge demand

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A new Catholic school will be built to meet the needs of a growing number of young families in Winter Valley.

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Around the Diocese

Making a Scene at Christmas
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2023 Nativity Displays at Bridge Mall Ballarat and Catholic Diocese of Ballarat Archives

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Mercy Regional College PEAK Project
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On Friday, October 27, as part of the PEAK Project, a ‘Women Innovation Workshop’ for girls was held for those who wanted to attend from Years 7, 8 and 9.

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Around the Diocese

Bishop’s visit to the Seminary
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Bishop Paul Bird recently visited Corpus Christi Seminary to meet with each of the four seminarians for our Diocese of Ballarat.

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Remembrance Day

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The guns fell silent on the Western Front at 11am on November 11, 1918.

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Around the Diocese

Damascus to continue Catholic education at St Brendan's
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In 2024 Damascus College is excited to continue the provision of Catholic education at the St Brendan’s Primary School site in Dunnstown.

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Annual Gathering

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On October 22, 2023, the annual gathering of the Diocesan Pastoral Support Group took place at Halls Gap.

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Around the Diocese

Announcement of New Director to DOBCEL’s Board

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Vicki Clark will be joining the Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL) Board in 2024.

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EREA Charter Leadership Award

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St Patrick's College Ballarat is delighted to announce that Year 7 Coordinator, Margie Dodd is the 2023 recipient of the EREA Charter Leadership Award for Gospel Spirituality.

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General News

Sewing for better health in Ainaro

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An alternative fundraising idea is stitching together some assistance for people in Timor-Leste.

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Reflection of Priestly Ministry in Northern Ireland

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A reflection by Fr Denis Ryan.

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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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People with Disability

International Day 2023

Our Diocesan Community

The final edition of ODC 2023 is available.

Ordination to the Diaconate

Seminarian Cay Trinh will be ordained Deacon for the Diocese of Ballarat on Saturday, December 16, 2023.

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

Laudate Deum – Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis

Faith in Life

Focus on

Why the onions!

Of Interest

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Continuing to pursue reconciliation

In the Parishes

Celebrating the “End of an Era”

Environmental Sustainability

In the Parishes

Mission Month _____

Consequence of a COVID Connect _____

In the Parishes

Memorable occasion _____

Little Angler Kits

Focus On

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Visit to the Holy Land

Around the Diocese

New era for CDF _____

Another Catholic school planned to meet huge demand

Around the Diocese

Making a Scene at Christmas _____

Mercy Regional College PEAK Project _____

Around the Diocese

Bishop’s visit to the Seminary _____

Remembrance Day

Around the Diocese

Damascus to continue Catholic education at St Brendan's _____

Annual Gathering

Around the Diocese

Announcement of New Director to DOBCEL’s Board

EREA Charter Leadership Award

General News

Sewing for better health in Ainaro

Reflection of Priestly Ministry in Northern Ireland

Faith in Life

Scripture of the week

Reflection

Mission Month
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Consequence of a COVID Connect
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Memorable occasion
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New era for CDF
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Making a Scene at Christmas
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Mercy Regional College PEAK Project
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Bishop’s visit to the Seminary
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Damascus to continue Catholic education at St Brendan's
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