The Papercut
August 18, 2023 - by CBD Parish
Recently I attended a talk for people in leadership where the presenter shared his involvement in a critical incident. The incident was truly horrific and would have left significant trauma…
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School Voices
August 18, 2023 - by CBD Parish
It has been a most productive and exciting few weeks at Our Lady’s Primary School, with Shrek rehearsals in overdrive, Bike Ed, Hooptime, Soccer Day, Fire Brigade Incursions, the Global…
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Homily – 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
August 11, 2023 - by CBD Parish
The accounts of Jesus walking on water have captured the imagination of generations of believers and non-believers alike. Water is both a key to our existence and a threat to…
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From the Parish House
August 11, 2023 - by CBD Parish
From September 2023 I will be starting a period of Sabbatical leave. In the Archdiocese of Melbourne provision is made for priests to take a Sabbatical every seven to ten…
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Feast of the Assumption Reflection
August 11, 2023 - by CBD Parish
On the 15th of August the Western Church celebrates its belief that ‘the Immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was…
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CatholicCare Victoria Sunday Appeal 2023
August 11, 2023 - by CBD Parish
“I have come that you may have life and have it to the full” (John 10.10) CatholicCare Victoria is the social service agency of the…
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School Voices
August 11, 2023 - by CBD Parish
Preps celebrate 100 days of learning at Our Holy Redeemer Primary School Last week our teachers Mrs Hollow and Ms Dening prepared a special day to recognise 100…
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August 4, 2023 - by CBD Parish
There is a whole industry around trans-figuration. It seems that many of us are not happy enough with the figure that we cut. People can go to great lengths to…
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August 4, 2023 - by CBD Parish
This morning I noticed an early sign of Spring to come. The daffodils in my garden are in full bloom! Their happy yellow heads shine out in the garden where…
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60th Anniversary of Ordination
August 4, 2023 - by CBD Parish
On July 27, 2023 Fr Bren Donohue celebrated his 60th anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood with a Mass at All Hallows. During the Mass he reflected on…
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