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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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MASS TIMES
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)
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
Easter Masses at Immaculate Conception Church (ICC) 2026
345 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Vic
and St Joseph's church 108 Denham St, Hawthorn
Holy Thursday 2 April:
5pm Mass at St Joseph's church
7.30pm Mass of the Lord's Supper at ICC
Good Friday 3 April:
10am Stations of the Cross at St Joseph's church
11am Stations of the Cross at ICC
11.45am Confessions at ICC
3pm Solemn Commemoration of the Lord's Passion at ICC
Holy Saturday 4 April:
7pm Vigil Mass at ICC
Easter Sunday 5 April:
Mass 8.30am at St Joseph's church
Masses at 9:30am, 11am and 5pm at ICC
ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH
Parish Notices
Parish Office Hours
The Parish Office will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, reopening on Easter Tuesday.
Easter Message from Most Rev Peter A Comensoli, Archbishop of Melbourne
Easter Offers A Way Forward:
Friends, Easter invites us to stand at the threshold from night into dawn. In the Gospel, we meet Mary Magdalen arriving at the tomb while it was still dark (Jn 20:1). She carries grief and confusion, yet a fragile hope. What she finds is not an ending but a beginning: the stone is rolled away, the tomb is empty. read the full message at melbournecatholic.org/easter26
Long Table Dinner
Saturday 11 April 6.30 pm at the Parish Centre. $5 per head, (payment on the night is acceptable) BYO drinks including glasses Please RSVP to Anne Schiller (see bulletin for phone number)
Project Compassion
As Project Compassion 2026 comes to a close, we thank you for your generous support throughout Lent. You can support Project Compassion 2026 through the donation boxes (at back of church), envelopes, calling 1800 024 413 or online at www.projectcompassion.org.au/donate
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
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
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