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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
Saturday at 6pm (reconciliation/confession 5pm)
Sunday at 9:30am, 11am, 5pm
Next Children's Liturgy at 9.30am Mass on 23 March 2025
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
Lenten Prayer Group
The Lenten Prayer Group will be held on Wednesdays during Lent at 7:30pm-8:30pm in the Parish Centre, facilitated by Donna Bosnjak. All are welcome.
St Joseph's Open Houses 2025
Join us at St Joseph's Open Houses on Sunday 23 March 2025. "Offering a rare glimpse into exclusive private homes and fundraising for St Joseph’s School, Hawthorn, since 1979". Tickets are now on sale - visit event website
The Open Houses raffle with exciting prizes is also being conducted - buy tickets here
St Ignatius Lenten Program
St Ignatius Church, is holding a series of weekly talks by Fr Brendan Byrne SJ, Tuesdays during Lent on four portraits of Jesus from the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke and John. The second talk on the Gospel of Matthew is on Tuesday 18 March at 7pm at St Ignatius Catholic Church, 326 Church St, Richmond. More information from the posters on the church notice boards.
Free online event: Reading the Gospels with Bishop David Walker
Bishop David Walker has spent a lifetime reflecting on the Gospels, studying Scripture, and exploring how they guide Christian discipleship. Now, he invites you to join him in a series of enriching discussion on the Gospels. You can expect weekly Gospel video access, live online discussions every Saturday from 4pm-5pm. Connect with likeminded Catholics and ask questions, share reflections and seek clarification. The program is ideal for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Scripture. Learn more and sign up via this link
Artwork display at Immaculate Conception Church
Following last year’s Lenten art display, we have a new set of prints behind the altar for this year’s reflection as we journey through Lent toward Easter. These paintings by William Fleming depict six key moments from the Passion of Jesus Christ.
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