A Responsible Community
Parish Community of the Future
In 2020, the Christian Research Association was commissioned to undertake a two part investigation into how the parish’s mission is engaging within the local community.
The first part involved a Parish Survey. Over 500 responses were received. The Executive Summary of the data is available to download.
For the second part, a group volunteers took part in three focus groups. The Focus Group Report is available to download.
Safeguarding Children and Young People
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility
Commitment
At Camberwell, Balwyn & Deepdene Parishes we hold the care, safety and well being of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility of our parishes. Read more …
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us
The Parishes of Camberwell, Balwyn and Deepdene are committed to protecting the personal information they collect. The parishes uphold the principles contained in the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne Privacy Policy which complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Act) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) in the Act as well as the Victorian Health Records Act 2001. This Privacy Policy is designed to tell you about the Archdiocese’s practices in relation to the collection, use, disclosure and storage of personal information. Read more…
The Environment
Environment a major concern – an issue from the Vatican to CBD Parishes
Our Camberwell, Balwyn and Deepdene Parish Council have prioritised the environment as one of our major projects for 2020. Read more…
Church Renewal
Historic changes to governance of diocese, parishes and schools
The Catholic Church in Australia is looking to renew its governance structures and the way in which dioceses and parishes can further develop co-responsibility of clergy and laity in the life of the Church. Read more …