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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 6 April 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.
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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.
On 2nd April the prayer group will feature a special Taize music session, led by Georgina Docherty and our 9.30am Choir. It will be very meditative as it will be embellished with beautiful acapella music from Taize. more information here - listen to sample music here
William Le Brun - Australian Idol
You may have noticed that Will’s voice has been absent from our Masses for the last few weeks. He has been appearing on Australian Idol on Channel 7 and has currently reached the Top 8 category. His progress depends on viewer support by SMSing his name to 0457 500 700 in the 24 hours following each of his performances. We wish him every success in his journey. (Please note corrected SMS number)
Palms for Palm Sunday
There will be a working bee on Thursday morning, 10 April to clean and prepare the palm fronds. For enquiries, contact Berny at the Parish Office
Choir for 2025 Easter Services – All Welcome
If you would like to be involved in the combined Choir for Holy Thursday, Good Friday and/or the Saturday Vigil of Light, rehearsal will be held in the Parish Centre on Sunday April 13 from 12-1pm. Music and sound files will be provided, so please contact Fiona Dyball for more details. Music can be sent out in advance to people who are unable to attend the rehearsal. All welcome!
Maytime Fair - ICC Parish Stall 2025
This year’s Maytime Fair will be held on Saturday 3 May 2025. Hawthorn Parish will again have a stall at the Fair - see the bulletin for details and contact Carrie Fleming to offer assistance.
All proceeds from the day will support the work of Jesuit Mission to empower vulnerable communities in over 10 countries in Asia and Africa, including Cambodia, Timor-Leste, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malawi and more.
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. See a few examples below
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