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An Easter with a Special Anniversary
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This Easter, our diocese will be marking a special anniversary. It was on March 30, 1874, that Pope Pius the Ninth issued a decree establishing the Diocese of Ballarat. So, when we gather for the Easter Vigil on March 30 this year, it will be 150 years to the day since our diocese began.
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St John of God Ballarat new CEO
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St John of God Ballarat Hospital is thrilled to announce it has appointed Maria Noonan as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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New Vinnies Shop at 75 Bridge Mall, Ballarat
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Vinnies 115th shop, Vinnies Ballarat, opened on Tuesday, March 19 and attracted plenty of guests and curious customers.
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Mass of the Oils 2024
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On Monday, March 25, 2024, the beginning of Holy Week, the Mass of the Oils was celebrated with priests and people from around the diocese. This Mass also acknowledged the 150th anniversary of the Diocese of Ballarat.
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Light – May 1952
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LIGHT is a candle lit at that source for the help of all who read it. It is meant primarily as a Diocesan paper, catering for the precise needs of the diocese, applying Catholic teaching to the problems of its people in all the avocations, building the spirit of solidarity in the family and between families, between parish and parish.’
LIGHT is the first known magazine in the Diocese of Ballarat.
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Diocesan History TImeline
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In acknowledgement of the 150th anniversary of the Diocese of Ballarat, a timeline of events has been created on the website. This was launched for the Mass of the Oils which incorporated acknowledgement of the 150th anniversary and is available for viewing. Click through the decades for a look through.
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Seminarians visit Ballarat
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To mark the beginning of a new year at the seminary, on February 16, the staff and seminarians of Corpus Christi College, were thrilled to go on a day out in Ballarat.
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Maintenance Work on Cathedral Fence
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Bishop Paul Bird wrote to parishes recently to advise that maintenance work will commence on the fence around our St Patrick’s Cathedral in Ballarat.
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More families choosing a Catholic education in the Diocese of Ballarat
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February school census data has revealed more families in the Diocese of Ballarat are choosing a Catholic education with 2024 enrolments across 63 primary and secondary schools increasing by 273 students or 1.5%, representing more than 1 in 5 of all students in the region.
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Early Career Teacher Induction
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Around thirty teachers from the Diocese gathered for the first of DOBCEL's early career teacher program days – a three-year integrated program designed to support early career teacher induction into the diocese and the teaching profession, within the context of Catholic education.
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St Joseph’s Catholic Church Caramut
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Fr Gary Jones celebrated the final Mass in November 2023.
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Harmony Week
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Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds.
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McAuley celebrates a milestone in Ballarat
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McAuley recently celebrated the 5th anniversary of the opening of McAuley House Ballarat, formerly home to Ballarat-based Sisters of Mercy, and its first accommodation service outside of Melbourne. The accommodation is pioneering an innovative approach to supporting people as they age, involving 14 small and connected households rather than a large, impersonal, and institutional setting. Since opening in 2019, the McAuley team has helped more than 80 women, including residents and women living in the community, rebuild their lives. Read Tania’s story.
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Celebrating Reconciliation
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Reconciliation is a celebration of God’s love and forgiveness, which is always available to us.
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Farewell
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Marg Blythman, Principal of St Joseph’s College Mildura, is retiring.
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Designing a Catholic Church
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St Columba’s Parish Primary School Ballarat North were absolutely delighted to have Bishop Paul Bird visit their school on March 26, 2024 to view the finished Religious Education projects of the Year 5/6 students.
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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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From all at Caritas Australia!
Thank you for your continued support through Project Compassion. Together, we can help vulnerable communities face their challenges today and build a better tomorrow, for all future generations.
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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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