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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 February 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
Mid-week Chat Group
The Mid-week Chat Group will meet in the Parish Centre on Tuesday 25 February, from 12:30pm after Mass. Everyone is welcome to join in for a ‘cuppa’ and a chat.
Lenten Prayer Group
Starting on Wednesday 5 March, 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.
Ash Wednesday - 5 March
Mass will be held at ICC at midday, and 5pm at St Joseph’s.
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
Say Hello in Hawthorn
Hawthorn Community Chest believes a strong, connected and kind community offers significant health and well-being benefits for us all. We are launching a new campaign, ‘say Hello in Hawthorn’, in conjunction with Grace Park Hawthorn Club and the Glenferrie Rd Traders. See the bulletin for more details
Fr Des is on leave for February
In his absence, we welcome Fr Chris Gleeson SJ, Fr Paul Mullins SJ, Fr Rob Davoren SJ and Fr Michael McEntee who will be helping Fr Peter and Fr Paul.
Sacramental Program for 2025
This year, the order of Sacraments will be changed from previous years. Please refer to the Sacramental Program page for details.
Contact Berny via email in February for queries and registrations.
Car Park Weekday closure
The Parish car park in Lynch St will be closed during the week. If you have limited mobility and need to park close to the Immaculate Conception Church during the week, please use the gate on Burwood Rd and park in the church grounds.
The car park will be open on weekends
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
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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