Edition 125 - December 19, 2023

Diocesan eNews

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Bishop Paul’s Christmas Message

It is important to continue to pray and work for peace.

Ordination to the Diaconate

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Cay Trinh was ordained to the Diaconate on Saturday, December 16.

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Meeting report

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Ballarat Diocesan Social Justice Commission November meeting information.

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In the parishes

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Christmas scenes

St Brendan’s Primary School Coragulac visited Colac to view the ‘Making a Scene at Christmas’ display of Nativity scenes from around the world.

Strengthening partnerships

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St John of God Ballarat Hospital reconnects with the Tonga Twinning Program.

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New Leadership Commissioned

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The Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of Australia's new leadership team was commissioned at a joyous ritual on November 11, the anniversary of Catherine McAuley’s death.

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General News

Seeking Truth Doing Justice: It’s In Our DNA

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The title of Loreto College combined Ballarat and Toorak Staff Retreat Day!

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Generous gift to support advanced caregiver training

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Thanks to donor funding, caregivers at St John of God Ballarat Hospital will have access to advanced training and simulation facilities.

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Of Interest

Reflecting on the Synthesis Report

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The General Secretariat of the Synod is encouraging the Church throughout the world to read and reflect on the synthesis report from the First Assembly of the Synod.

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Read the latest report

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A report from the Diocesan Liturgical Commission November meeting.

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Around the Diocese

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Making a scene at Christmas

Nativity scenes from around the world and in the diocese.

Christmas Mass Times

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Christmas Mass times in the Diocese of Ballarat:

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The Reverse Advent Calendar

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The Reverse Advent Calendar was a great opportunity to give to those in need.

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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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Catholic Diocese of Ballarat

Diocesan offices operating times over Christmas and New Year.

Rite of Election 2024

The Rite of Election is an important part of the process of a person’s journey to full membership in the Catholic Church community and one which is greatly appreciated by all who participate.

Our Diocesan Community

The final edition of ODC 2023 is available.

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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