Welcome

The Hawthorn Catholic Parish strives to be a Christian Community focused on Jesus, helping all through worship celebrate God’s presence and action and expressing our faith through outreach, service and justice.

MASS TIMES

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH

345 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Vic

Saturday at 6pm (reconciliation/confession 5pm)

Sunday at 9:30am, 11am, 5pm

Next Children's' Liturgy 11 October 2026

12 Midday Tuesday - Friday

Fr Des Dwyer SJ
Des Dwyer is Parish Priest at Immaculate Conception Hawthorn. Born in Warrnambool he was educated at Xavier College. After leaving school he joined the Jesuits and was ordained in 1974. He did post graduate studies in Spirituality at St Louis University USA (read more)

ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH

108 Denham St, Hawthorn

Sunday 8:30am

Wednesday 5pm

Parish Notices

Cardoner Network at Hawthorn Parish

Come along on Thursday 8 October at 7pm in the Parish Centre for a night with Cardoner Community Melbourne to discover how young adults are making a difference through volunteering in Australia and overseas with The Cardoner Network. Meet fellow parishioners, hear about the Cardoner Network, enjoy some music, reflection and connection. Everyone is welcome so why not come along, meet someone new and be inspired! Please feel free to invite children and grandchildren to this event as it will appeal to all ages and stages of life. Registration link is here; the event is free.

Healing Liturgy

A Healing Liturgy will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church at midday on Friday 9 October, followed by lunch in the Parish Centre. All are welcome.

First Reconciliation

Preparation classes for the Sacrament of Reconciliation for students Year 3 or above, not attending St Joseph’s Primary School, commence in October. Please contact Berny at hawthornparishmgr@gmail.com

November Prayers for the Dead

If you would like to list the names of deceased family members and friends for commemoration during November, please fill in the form available at the church entrance. You may place a donation in the envelope, and place the envelope in the collection basket at Mass, or return it to the Parish office. Alternatively, you can send the names of those to be remembered via email to iccparishoffice@gmail.com