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Walking paths of peace together
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Staff of DOBCEL participated in a formation program on September 30 and October 1 focused on the theme "Walking Paths of Peace Together."
Bishop Mark Freeman delivered the opening keynote, where he encouraged participants to practice a culture of encounter. He urged staff to listen to others with compassion and solidarity, particularly those with different life experiences. The program addressed how to live the Gospel during times of social division.
The workshops were based on the 2026 Bishops’ Social Justice Statement. The sessions encouraged staff to act as builders of peace within their schools, workplaces, and local communities.
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Diocese of Ballarat · Jane Collins
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