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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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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 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
Easter thank-you
Thank you to all the musicians and all who assisted in making the Easter Ceremonies such a prayerful and reflective experience for those who attended.
Showing the way to God - Fr Quyen Vu SJ, Australian Provincial
Easter, the heart of our faith: To overcome the power of death and free us from the hold of sin, Jesus was resurrected, creating a new path for us to connect with God. read article here jesuit.org.au/easter-the-heart-of-our-faith
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
Parish Census
The Parish Census was conducted recently. Census cards will continue to be available in the Parish Office if you need to update your Parish records.
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