Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne

All religious workers, that is, people (paid and volunteers) who work at or in connection with a place of worship will be subject to Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions. Religious workers in our Parishes would typically perform (but not limited to) roles such as Parish Secretary,…

Life, Marriage and Family Sunday, 10-10-21 Families are the pillars of our community. This weekend we celebrate Life, Marriage and Family Sunday in our Archdiocese. One way of commemorating the joy of marriage has been the marking of significant wedding anniversaries through the annual Anniversary…

The demand for mental health services is becoming more prominent as we endure a pandemic, with many juggling both work and schooling from home, being isolated from loved ones, experiencing loss of employment, and struggling to afford food and rent. In this ever-changing and challenging…

On the weekend of Pentecost Archbishop Peter sent a Pastoral Letter to further open up the conversations around re-imagining our local Church as Mission Communities. This letter has been printed for our parishioners for over the couple of weeks. If you need to read again please…

Australia’s fifth Plenary Council is finally underway, with all 278 members gathering online from across the country for daily discernment and discussion on the Council’s 16-point agenda. If you’ve missed the daily livestreams, catch up on some of the key themes and stories below. Over…

A Statement has been offered from the Archdiocese on the proposed amendment to exemptions for religious organisations. Click below to view full statement.