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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.
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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
345 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Vic
Saturday at 6pm (reconciliation/confession 5pm)
Sunday at 9:30am, 11am, 5pm
Next Children's' Liturgy 17 May 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
Parish Notices
Anzac Day Saturday 25 April
As we pray for peace across the world, may we remember with gratitude and respect those who served and gave their lives for the future of others. We will remember them. Lest we forget
Maytime Fair - ICC and St Joseph's Parish Stall 2026
Make, Bake, Donate, Raffle!
This year's Maytime Fair is on Saturday 2 May 2026, starting at 8.30am. We’re inviting everyone in our parish to help make this year’s Parish Stall at the Maytime Fair a real success. Whether you’re a whiz in the kitchen, or crafty at heart, your talents and contributions are what make our Parish Stall so special. All proceeds from the day will support the work of Jesuit Mission to empower vulnerable communities in over 10 countries in Asia and Africa. More details and Contact information in the bulletin
Carmelite Movie Night
St Joseph’s Carmelite Auxiliary invites you to a screening of Cabrini at Palace Balwyn Cinemas on Monday 20 April 2026 at 6.30pm.
Tickets are $35, with supper afterwards. Booking link: www.trybooking.com/DKHUW
Women's Circle
Join us on Tuesday 28 April at 2pm in the Parish centre for afternoon tea and Journeys in Faith. Discussion and contemplation guided by Sr Marg Finlay and George Docherty.
Loreto Mandeville Hall Past Pupils
The PPA are calling on all past students, families and teachers to go to the https://lmhtoorakpastpupils.com.au and put in their relevant information as well as passing onto other fellow past students. From the school leavers to the business and family members LMH PP has so many opportunities to share and connections to make regarding using all our wonderful past pupils expertise and information. Please go to the site and investigate this great initiative. If you have any queries please send Jane Nathan (Willis) an email
Magis and World Youth Day 2027
Join us for World Youth Day 2027 in Korea for the largest gathering of young people in the world. In the days leading up to WYD, you will take part in MAGIS, the Jesuit international programme for young adults. Gather with participants from across the globe for an Ignatian experience of service, prayer, and reflection before coming together at World Youth Day. Date: 25 July - 8 August 2027 Cost: approx. $850 (excl. flights) Age: 18-30 year olds SUBMIT INTEREST BY 10 JUNE 2026 to: Fr Ramesh Richards SJ ramesh.richards@cardoner.org
Catechist Sacraments for 2026
Enrolment/expression of interest is now open. Candidates need to be in Year 3 or above for First Reconciliation, Year 4 and above for First Eucharist and Year 6 and above for Confirmation.
Please complete this Registration form.
Dates and more information here
Rosters and Items of Interest
Rosters
Latest roster for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers - click here
Monthly Healing Mass
2nd Friday of the month at ICC at Noon, followed by lunch
Fr Andy Hamilton SJ
Read the latest writings from Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ - click here
Melbourne Archdiocese
News from 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
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