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Diocesan Pastoral Development Coordinator
Fr Kevin Maloney has taken on the role of Diocesan Pastoral Development Coordinator in the diocese.
 
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In the Parishes

Beginning the school year with Mass

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The staff of the three Catholic Primary Schools in the Ballarat Cathedral Parish came together to celebrate the Eucharist with Fr Justin Driscoll in the Cathedral

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Thank you and Farewell


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Ss Michael and John's Parish in Horsham has been blessed over the last nine years to have been in the pastoral and spiritual care of Fr Peter Hudson.  

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Faith in Life
 

‘Life in the Spirit’
There is a group in St Patrick’s Cathedral Parish Ballarat called Life in the Spirit that is part of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal movement.  
 
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Diocesan News

Languages at St Brigid’s

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Activity in the learning of languages at St Brigid's College Horsham was given a boost by a grant from Catholic Education Ballarat.

 
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Performing ballet interstate 

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Damascus College Ballarat Year 10 student Imogen Kors is making her dreams of becoming a professional ballet performer a reality.

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General News

National Response Protocol


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The Diocese welcomes the recent announcement that the Australian Catholic Bishop’s Conference has approved the new Church National Response Protocol.

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Strong Economy, Stronger Australia               
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Twelve months on from the arrival of COVID-19 on our shores, we are still coming to terms with what the pandemic means from a health, an economic and a social perspective.
                                
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Information

Bungaree & Gordon Parishes          

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The Parish of Gordon and the Parish of Bungaree are looking to jointly employ a Parish Secretary to support the business and clerical requirements for both Parishes.

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Ballarat Diocesan Social Justice Commission                
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Information and updates - 2020 Annual Report and 2020 Meeting November, August, June & February reports.                               


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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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Vaccines, Viruses and Vulnerabilities: Catholic health and care of the human person
February 11, 2021
ACU in partnership with Catholic Health Australia (CHA), is running a free webinar event that brings together international experts and thought leaders to discuss mental health, public health and the question of solidarity in the face of this pandemic.
 
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Oceania Webinar: Faithful Stewards of God's Grace
 February 16, 2021
Parish Pastoral Councils, Diocesan and Deanery Pastoral Councils, Pastoral and Parish Leadership teams are invited to explore best practices for lay pastoral ministry.  
 
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Lay Pastoral Ministry Virtual Learning Program
February 2021
The Ballarat Diocese and Dayton University offer low-cost online study and formation for employed or volunteer lay workers in parish and other ministries. Study Cycle 2 begins February 21.  For more information please email here.
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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 2020
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