Parish Life during January
December 23, 2021
Thank you to all who have been involved in parish life during the last year. Even though we have had long periods in lockdown with…
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Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Deepdene
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Wattle Park
Our Lady of Victories Basilica Camberwell
Our Holy Redeemer Church Surrey Hills
Our Lady of Victories Basilica Camberwell
All Hallows Church, Balwyn
Parish Life during January
With many people on holiday during January our parishes will be a little quieter and arrangements have been put in place for the month. Read more…
Stay connected with your parish
The Acting Premier, James Merlino, announced that from 11.59 pm on Thursday, 23 December face masks will return indoors for people aged eight and over. Read the statement from the Acting Premier – 23 December 2021.
Our parish is committed to providing the best care and support for all parishioners. Please stay in contact with us. You will be able to contact our priests and parish staff by either telephone or email and leave a message. A member of staff will get back to you.
Building Stronger Parish Partnerships for Mission
A new model for the Parishes of Camberwell, Balwyn Deepdene and Surrey Hills Wattle Park is being proposed. A Combined Parishes Meeting was recently held online to report on activities and achievements of 2020 and to share plans for the future of our parishes. Read more…
The Catholic Church of Australia gathered for the first assembly of the Plenary Council in October 2021. Read the Plenary Council Concluding Statement.
Sacrament Program for School Aged Children
Our Sacrament Program continues
This is a busy year across our parishes and schools as we have many celebrations of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation for those who could not celebrate them in 2020 and for those enrolled in 2021. Read more …
Stewardship
We are grateful for your continued financial support of our parishes. Your Stewardship giving provides for the continuing missions of our churches and pays for the parishes operating costs.
Online Giving gives you the opportunity to make single or regular contributions to each Parish’s Stewardship program and to the Presbytery Account.
To join our Stewardship Program, alter your current method of contribution or discuss your giving, contact Kate Baines at the Parish Office.
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