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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 at 9.30am Mass on 22 June
12 Midday Tuesday - Friday
ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH

People in our Parish
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)
Parish Service and Interest Groups
Sacraments
First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation are held at Immaculate Conception church. See our Sacramental Program
Read about Baptisms and obtaining a copy of a Baptism Certificate
Weddings
Explore information about celebrating your Marriage at the beautiful Immaculate Conception church.
Are you a new Parishioner?
Welcome!
Please complete the online Registration form.
Find out more About our Parish
Booking Enquiries
For Wedding or Baptism bookings please complete the Booking Form.
For Resurrection Wall plaque requests contact Parish Office
Parish Notices

Congratulations
We congratulate Jane Nathan on her Membership of the Order of Australia in the Kings Birthday Honours.
ICC garden planting morning
On Saturday 14 June at 9.30am, join us to help plant out the second stage of the church garden. Any help is appreciated, spectators are welcome. Morning tea to follow in the Parish Centre.
St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal
This weekend, there will be a special collection during Mass for the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. Donate during Mass, via vinnies.org.au or by calling 13 18 12. Please state that the donation is for the Hawthorn Conference.
Christmas Carols in July
On Wednesday 23 July at 7.30pm join us for a cosy gathering in the Hawthorn Parish Centre with Mince Pies, Christmas Pudding, warm refreshments and a performance of Christmas Carols by the Parish Choir. Why not enjoy some traditional Christmas Music and nibbles without the stress that often comes with the Christmas season! - book online here
First Eucharists Next Weekend
On Saturday 21 June, the St Joseph’s students will be making their First Eucharist. Our Parish Catechist group will be making their First Eucharist at 11am Mass on Sunday 22 June. We will be reserving their seating in the main body of the church, so your usual pew may not be available. We appreciate your understanding. Please keep all of these children and their families in your prayers on this special occasion.
Fr Paul Horan
Fr Paul Horan is still recovering. Please keep him in your prayers.
Jesuit Communications raffle
To help us in our mission to communicate the Good News, Jesuit Communications, which publishes Australian Catholics, Madonna magazine and Eureka Street, holds a raffle and donations campaign. We thank you for being readers and subscribers. Please visit www.rafflelink.com.au/jescomwinter2025
2025 Jubilee - Pilgrims of Hope
Jubilee years happen every 25 years and are times of reconciliation and renewal. For the latest Jubilee news and information please visit the Melbourne Archdiocese website here
Rosters and Items of Interest
Rosters
The latest roster for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers is available to view - click here
Christian Meditation Group
10:45am on Tuesdays at St Joseph’s Church. All are welcome and instruction is offered
Fr Andy Hamilton SJ
Read the latest writings from Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ on a range of topics- click here
Melbourne Archdiocese
See the latest news from the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne - click here
Mass and Prayer
We acknowledge that we stand on land for which the Wurundjeri people are the traditional custodians, we remember their forebears with respect and commit ourselves to working for reconciliation and justice
Hawthorn Catholic Parish
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Parish Office and Immaculate Conception Church
345 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122
Telephone (03) 8862 4000
St Joseph's Church
108 Denham Street, Hawthorn, Victoria