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

345 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn

ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH

108 Denham St, Hawthorn

Mass times at Immaculate Conception Church (ICC)

(bookings not required)

Saturday at 6pm (reconciliation 5pm)

Sunday at 9:30am, 11am and 5pm

12 Midday Tuesday - Friday

St Joseph’s Church - Sunday 8:30am, Wednesday 5pm

Masks are strongly recommended

The Immaculate Conception Church is open for private worship during the day

For Baptism, Wedding or Funeral arrangements please contact the parish office

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Mass and Prayer

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Notices

Mid-week Chat Group

Formerly known as the Craft Morning/Coffee Club, the Mid-week Chat Group will meet in the Parish Centre this Wednesday 28th September from 12:30pm. Everyone is welcome to join in for a ‘cuppa’ and a chat

Handmade Religious items for sale after all Masses this weekend at ICC

“We are delighted to invite you to see and purchase handmade religious articles made by the Sisters of St. Elisabeth Convent (Belarus). The Sisterhood of St. Elisabeth was founded in 1996. Our missionary began in National mental hospital located not far from the Convent. Sisters take care of mentally challenged children and adults."

Daylight Savings

Daylight Savings Time starts on Sunday 2 October at 2am

Feast of Our Lady of Mercy

Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ reflects on the life of Catherine McAuley (founder of the Sisters of Mercy) and on the Feast of Our Lady of Mercy - read here

St Peter Claver Mission Fete

The Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver will hold their Annual Mission Fete on Saturday 8th October from 9am to 2:30pm at 154 Cotham Rd, Kew 3101

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PAST EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Baptism enquiries

Contact us about Baptisms at Immaculate Conception Church - bookings are essential Enquire or book here

Wedding enquiries

Contact us about celebrating your Wedding at Immaculate Conception Church - bookings are essential Enquire or book here

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People in our Parish

Fr Des Dwyer

Parish Priest 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, taught in Jesuit Schools in Sydney for 5 years, was appointed Novice Master in 1983 and in 1990 moved to work with the Business Community. (more..)

Fr Des Dwyer

Parish Priest 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, taught in Jesuit Schools in Sydney for 5 years, was appointed Novice Master in 1983 and in 1990 moved to work with the Business Community. (more..)

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Parish Service and Interest Groups

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Sacraments

Baptisms, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation are held at Immaculate Conception church. See more details about our Sacramental Program

To request a copy of a Baptism Certificate click here