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
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​​Anzac Day Friday 25 April - Mass at midday in ICC
Mass for Pope Francis - Tuesday 29 April 7.30pm in ICC
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Saturday at 6pm (reconciliation/confession 5pm)
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Sunday at 9:30am, 11am, 5pm
Next Children's Liturgy at 9.30am Mass on 4 May
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12 Midday Tuesday - Friday
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Read the Easter Message from Fr Quyen Vu SJ, Australian Provincial
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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Are you a new Parishioner?
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Please complete the online Registration form.
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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
Pope Francis
We give thanks for the life of Pope Francis, who led the Church with humility, compassion and advocacy for the poor, the marginalised, and social justice. His leadership transcended borders and faith. Fr Des Dwyer SJ
There will be a Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral at 1pm on Monday 28 April, and another Mass in the Parish at the Immaculate Conception Church at 7:30pm on Tuesday 29 April.
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​​ANZAC Day
There will be Mass in the main body of the Immaculate Conception Church at noon on Friday 25 April. The Parish Office will be closed on ANZAC Day.
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Hawthorn RSL Sub-Branch will be hosting an ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the St James Park Cenotaph in Hawthorn at 5:30am on Friday 25 April 2025. About the dawn service: If you would like to RSVP, or would like to get involved, please let us know by clicking the link below.
hawthornrsl.com/AnzacDay
Australians commemorate ANZAC Day on 25 April every year. This is the anniversary of the day when Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed on Gallipoli in 1915 as part of the Allies' campaign in the First World War. ANZAC Day draws large crowds of people to the dawn services, and marches are held around the country. Today, ANZAC Day also honours those who have served through recent conflicts and on peacekeeping missions. The day reflects the diversity of modern military operations as young veterans join with veterans of earlier wars, connected by the experience of service. Now a tradition over 100 years old, ANZAC Day has become Australia’s most important secular occasion. ​
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As we pray for peace to replace conflict across the world, may we remember with gratitude and respect those who served and gave their lives for the future of others. We will remember them. Lest we forget
​​Project Compassion
You can support Project Compassion 2025 through the donation boxes, envelopes or online at: caritas.org.au/projectcompassion or by calling 1800 024 413. You may return your Project Compassion boxes to the Parish Office or through the collection during Mass.
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​​​​​Maytime Fair (3 May) - Hawthorn Parish Stall
We would appreciate your help with produce to sell at our Parish Stall - jams or preserves, Craft work, homemade baked goods. More details and contact information in the bulletin​
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Jesuit Mission Maytime Fair
Only one week left until the Jesuit Mission Maytime Fair on Saturday 3rd May at Xavier College, Kew !
There will be a huge array of food, music, rides, arts and crafts, games, a wine auction, sport, face painting, showbags and more. All proceeds from the day will support the work of Jesuit Mission to empower vulnerable communities in over 10 countries in South East Asia and Africa. All Day Rides Passes can be purchased at jesuitmission.org.au/maytime-fair-rides/ For those people unable to attend the event you can still support marginalised communities by purchasing a ticket in Jesuit Mission’s annual raffle at fundraise.jesuitmission.org.au/raffle/2025
Join us on Saturday 3 May, from 9am to 4pm at Xavier College Kew. For more information visit our website jesuitmission.org.au/maytimefair
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Jubilee Year - Hawthorn Parish Pilgrimage
Notre-Dame Exhibition & St Patrick’s Cathedral. As part of our Jubilee Year celebrations on Wednesday 14 May, we will be visiting the Immigration Museum to see the amazing Internationally acclaimed Notre-Dame de Paris exhibition. An amazing 3D, 360degree journey that takes you back through the incredible 850-yr history and painstaking restoration of the world's most iconic Cathedral. From there we will make our own Pilgrimage walking to St Patrick’s Cathedral for their 1pm Mass. We will not be providing transport for this event. Parishioners will meet on the day at 10.30am in the foyer of the Immigration Museum. We will then walk to the Cathedral for the 1pm Mass. At the completion of Mass you are free to do as you wish, stroll through the Gardens, travel into town or simply travel back home. You are welcome to register by contacting the Parish Office and leaving your name and the number of guests that will be attending. Phone or email the parish office
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​​​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​
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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
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St Joseph's Church
108 Denham Street, Hawthorn, Victoria
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