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Diocesan E-News

31 May 2018
Coming Events
St Joseph’s Church Nullawil 90th Anniversary

Bishop Paul Bird CSsR will celebrate Mass on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at St Joseph’s Church, Nullawil for the 90th Anniversary of the Church.  More details in next edition.
 
Diocesan News
Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Update! 
 
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.
 
Focus On
World Environment Day

June 5. Beat Plastic Pollution. If you can't reuse it, refuse it
 
General News
Catholic Church confirms entry into national redress scheme

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and Catholic Religious Australia have confirmed that the Church will enter the national redress scheme for survivors.
 
Catholic Professional Standards Ltd

Consultation Forums with Survivors, their Families and Advocates.
 
Diocesan News
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“COME AND SEE”

“Come and See” was the theme of Mass on the goldfields of Sovereign Hill on Monday, May 28, 2018.

   
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JOY SPREADING

There was a joyful gathering of young adults in Ballarat last Friday for the first of the Joy Spreading events. 

   
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STUDENTS VOLUNTEER

More than thirty Damascus College Ballarat students studying VCAL volunteered their time on Thursday 24 – Friday 25 May at the Cobden Fire Relief.

   
Focus On
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CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK

Across the Diocese of Ballarat, sixty-four schools educating 18,500 students celebrated Catholic Education Week, May 21-25.

   
In the Parishes
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PARTNERS

Sunraysia Regional Assistance Centre partners with Foodbank Riverland.

   
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YOUTH MASS AND FORMATION DAY

Recently, St Mary’s Parish Church Community Birchip played host to Bishop Paul who was visiting as part of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission Formation sessions.

   

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