A GOOD number of gallant parishioners and parents went ahead with the working bee, last Saturday, August 11, despite the rain in the morning. A lot of work was completed at the front of the school and carpark. Thank you it looks great. However, not all the scheduled work was done. As a result we […]

Thursday August 30, 7.30–9.30pm, St Francis Xavier, 86 Mayona Road, Montmorency. To assist parishes, the Archbishop’s Office for Evangelisation has been hosting a number of information sessions throughout August. These sessions offer an overview of the Plenary process and ways that people can take part in this listening and dialogue phase. All are welcome to […]

Thursday 13 September, 8–9.30pm, Cardinal Knox Centre, 383 Albert Street, East Melbourne. The upcoming Plenary Council is a unique opportunity to listen to and discern what God is asking of us in our Church. This is an opportunity for the youth to have their say. Cost: Gold coin donation for pizza Enquiries: aoy@cam.org.au or 9287 […]

RECENTLY installed Archbishop Peter A Comensoli will be at the Archbishop’s Catholic Man breakfast, September 13. Come along and be encouraged, inspired and challenged by him as he undertakes his leadership role in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. The Catholic Man Breakfast Series is an opportunity for men to gather and be encouraged and inspired in […]

A CAMPAIGN is currently before Federal Parliament to legalise euthanasia in Canberra and the Northern Territory. Information is in the narthex for you to contact your local member and ensure that he/she is aware of your stance against introducing this practice.

EXPERIENCE the richness of our Christian tradition at this Retreat Day for parish leaders, volunteers and teachers. Step away from the busyness of doing for the Lord and come together for being with the Lord. The day offers a variety of prayer experiences to learn, experience and model in local parishes and schools. VENUE: Catholic […]

THE Archbishop’s Office for Evangelisation is hosting a number of information sessions around the Archdiocese in the month of August. These sessions will offer an overview of the Plenary process and ways that people can take part in this listening and dialogue phase. We encourage you to attend this session along with fellow parishioners, family […]

ESTABLISHED in 1956, the Catholic Development Fund Melbourne (CDF) is a Religious Charitable Development Fund that exists to provide financial services to Catholic organisations in the Archdiocese of Melbourne, the Diocese of Sale and the Diocese of Bunbury. The CDF is a fund of the Archbishop and as such comes under the responsibility of the […]

PARISHIONERS are invited to Archbishop Hart’s retirement Mass of Thanksgiving on Saturday July 21 at 11am at St Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne, followed by refreshments in the Central Hall, Fitzroy. RSVP/Booking on www.trybooking.com/WXFQ  by July 18.     Parishioners are also invited to the Liturgical Reception and Mass for the instillation of Archbishop Elect Peter […]

THE FIRST COLLECTION (PRESBYTERY) (after Prayer of the Faithful) is for the support of the Archbishop (5%) Retired Priests (12.5%) Priests in Parishes that are unable to fully support their priest (12.5%). This collection also runs the Presbytery, pays for Fr Mark’s car and covers the cost of his stipend (salary). CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS COLLECTION […]