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Diocesan E-News

26 July 2017
At Your Service
eConference

“Gospel Leadership in Times of Chaos: the Hope of Pope Francis”.  The 13th Annual National eConference will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2017 from 10.30am - 2.45pm (AEST).  For the program click here.  To register online see this link. 
 
Diocesan News
Family Matters

Strengthening Respectful Relationships Forum on Saturday, August 26 at St Joseph's College, Mildura.  Fr Frank Brennan SJ providing the opening address, followed by a number of workshops. Following on from forums in Ballarat and Warrnambool.
 
Faith in Life
Reflect on Sunday’s Scripture

Take the time to read and reflect on Sunday’s Gospel.
 
Reflection

Prayer for this edition of E-News.
 
General News
National Vocations Awareness Week

Each year in August the Church in Australia celebrates National Vocations Awareness Week, July 30 - August 6, 2017.
 
Social Justice Sunday –September 24, 2017

The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACSJC) is preparing for the launch of the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement 2017–2018, ‘Everyone’s Business: Developing an inclusive and sustainable economy’.
 
Talking, Living, Sharing Mercy

You are invited to explore Mercy.
 
The Archbishop’s Dinner for the Priests Support and Education Fund

The Archbishop’s Dinner is hosted by the Knights of the Southern Cross annually to raise funds for the education of Victoria’s seminarians, and the further education of our priests.
 
At Your Service
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MAJOR MEDICAL IMPACT

St John of God Hospital Ballarat reviews twinning program in Tonga.

   
Coming Events
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AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC YOUTH FESTIVAL

Early Bird registration closes 18 August. 

   
Diocesan News
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ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS AT DAMASCUS COLLEGE

Two hundred Year 8 students at Damascus College Ballarat were being inspired to change the world.

   
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GENEROUS SPIRIT

St Mary Mackillop College Swan Hill’s annual Hearts and Hands, Compassion and Justice Mass was held recently. 

   
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LIBRARY HAPPENINGS AT MONIVAE

Recently, Monivae College Hamilton encountered a wonderful array of experiences in their Library.

   
Focus On
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MIGRANT & REFUGEE WEEK AUGUST 21-27, 2017

103rd World Day of Migrants and Refugees. "Child Migrants, the Vulnerable and the Voiceless" resource kits and posters have been distributed to parishes and schools. 

   
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OPEN TO ALL

Synod Questionnaire about Youth, Faith and Discernment. As part of the preparations for the XV Ordinary Synod on Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment,  Pope Francis wants to hear from Dioceses around the world. 

   
General News
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NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATED AT ST JOHN OF GOD HEALTH CARE

NAIDOC Week 2017 events were held at a number of St John of God hospitals and services. 

   
In the Parishes
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FAMILY BREAKFAST AND LITURGY

To celebrate Sacred Heart of Jesus Feast Day, Sacred Heart School Casterton held a Family Breakfast recently. 

   

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