Religion
Preparing to help in Phillipines
COLAC organisers of Philippines youth camps say they are proud of their group’s younger members as they prepare for their departure next week.
Brother fights to save children
A COLAC Sudanese refugee is battling through the grief of losing his best friend and sister, whose death has left behind four children under 10.
Church members welcome asylum seekers
COLAC church members have thrown a dinner party to welcome asylum seekers to Colac.
Commission will challenge church
COLAC’S Catholic parish priest says he expects a royal commission into child sexual abuse will challenge the church.
Birregurra-born missionary nun could be a saint
A BIRREGURRA nun will this week take a step closer to becoming Australia’s second saint.
Easter football in 2013
COLAC district football will return a week earlier next year, with Lorne and Apollo Bay to face off in Easter football.
School principal calls for mentors
A COLAC school principal has called on the city’s other schools and churches to join a mentoring program.
Abuse prompts church forum
AN inquiry into abuse in religious institutions has prompted a Colac church to canvass the views of its parishioners.