Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne

This weekend we mark Prison Sunday (7 November), an opportunity to acknowledge the important work of prison ministry. ‘Whether the setting is a hospital or a custodial facility, the offer to reconnect with a sense of purpose and meaning is at the heart of the…

Dear Parish Priests and Parish Offices, After sending the below email last week regarding the Synod consultation process, a significant announcement from the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops was received advising an extension of the diocesan consultation phase until August 2022 (previously 17th…

The Annual Deaf Appeal is scheduled for the weekend of the 6 – 7 November 2021. Please find here links to the Annual Deaf Appeal Poster, and information on the John Pierce Centre.

The following information is designed to allow for the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass in a safe manner for both ministers and communicants. All liturgical norms that govern the ordinary distribution of Holy Communion are observed in these norms, preserving the integrity of the…

Next week is pastoral/spiritual care week for 2021. The theme of this year’s week is ‘Advancing Spiritual Care Through Research’. In response, Catholic Social Services Victoria (CSSV) and St John of God Accord are pleased to invite you to an online panel discussion ‘Spiritual Health…

Are you concerned about getting vaccinated? Melbourne Archdiocese strongly recommends everyone to get vaccinated. Pope Francis tells us that “getting vaccinated is a simple yet profound way to care for one another, especially the most vulnerable”. Here is the official ordinary teaching of the Church….