About
About

We may come from all different walks of life, but as a Catholic community, we are united by our faith and our love for God and neighbour.

Welcome from our Archbishop

Who we are

What we believe

Our heritage

Our parishes

Our schools

Our services

Our patron

Take the Way of the Gospel

At the heart of who we are is not all the buildings but the person of Jesus Christ, who enters into our lives and who we then share with others.

- Archbishop Peter A Comensoli
St Patrick’s Cathedral
St Patrick’s Cathedral

Through our various ministries and agencies, we exist to serve the people of God, enabling the Gospel of Jesus Christ to come alive in our local community.

Sacraments at St Patrick's

Music at St Patrick’s

Art, architecture and culture

Cathedral parish information

Cathedral Shop

Mass online

At the heart of who we are is not all the buildings but the person of Jesus Christ, who enters into our lives and who we then share with others.

- Archbishop Peter A Comensoli
Learn
Learn

Welcome! Come and learn about Jesus – who he is and how much he loves you. We invite you to learn about our parishes too – supportive communities where we pray, learn and share our lives with one another.

The Catholic Church

Knowing Jesus

Praying

Come and see

Reading the Bible

Encountering God in the sacraments

Central Catholic Bookshop

'Jesus Christ loves you; he gave his life to save you; and now he is living at your side every day to enlighten, strengthen and free you.'

- Pope Francis
Live
Live

There are many aspects to living our faith in the world today. Explore key aspects of the Catholic faith, resources for parishes and different ways you can to grow in and share your faith with others.

Parish support

Prayer life

Marriage and Family

Vocations

Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Aboriginal Catholic Ministry

Ecumenical and interfaith relations

Social Justice and Ecology

Special Needs

Bioethics

Proclaim: The Office for Mission Renewal

'Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News to all creation.'

- Mark 16:15
Connect
Connect

Our Catholic community is made up of many different people united by a common bond of love for neighbour and Jesus. On these pages you’ll find ways you can connect with and be welcomed into our community.

Join a parish

Join a youth group

Mass online

Daily Mass Readings

Participate in Jubilee 2025

Australian Catholic Youth Festival 2025

Events

Melbourne Catholic Professionals

Join our mailing list

'The Church must be a place of mercy freely given, where everyone can feel welcomed, loved, forgiven and encouraged to live the good life of the Gospel.'

- Pope Francis
How do I...
How do I...

Have a question or looking for particular information? In these pages, you’ll find information about common questions people often have along with some ways to find further information and support.

Become a Catholic

Learn more about God

Find a parish

Find a school

Find a service or ministry

Come home to the Catholic Church

Get married in the Catholic Church

Enquire about an anulment process

Donate

Apply for a grant

Find a job with us

Seek permission to minister (visiting clergy)

'Jesus Christ loves you; he gave his life to save you; and now he is living at your side every day to enlighten, strengthen and free you.'

- Pope Francis
News and stories
News and stories

Through our various ministries and agencies, we exist to serve the people of God, enabling the Gospel of Jesus Christ to come alive in our local community.

Events

2025 Jubilee—Pilgrims of Hope

Join our mailing list

At the heart of who we are is not all the buildings but the person of Jesus Christ, who enters into our lives and who we then share with others.

- Archbishop Peter A Comensoli
Safeguarding
Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. In the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, we consider the safety and wellbeing of all persons to be our highest priority.

Acknowledgement and recognition of victim/survivors of abuse

Safeguarding Unit

Commitment to the safety of children and young people

Reporting abuse and safety-related misconduct

Parish Safeguarding Resources

Safeguarding Policies and Procedures

Training and news

'The effective protection of minors and a commitment to ensure their human and spiritual development, in keeping with the dignity of the human person, are integral parts of the Gospel message that the Church and all members of the faithful are called to spread throughout the world.'

- Pope Francis

Melbourne Corpus Christi Procession

SUNDAY 22 JUNE 2025

Our parishes

St Patrick’s Cathedral

Donate

Inglese COLOUR NOTEXT

Jubilee 2025

Job vacancies

Our heritage

News and Stories

Stories and reflections from our local and global Church.

Pope Leo appoints new Archbishop of Brisbane

Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC)

Lift up your hearts: the joy of solemnity

Christian Bergmann

Pope: sport reveals beauty of God, teaches teamwork, humility and hope

Justin McLellan (CNS)

A warm welcome on Brunswick Street: 65 years of hope and hospitality

Claire Heaney

Finding hope in every smile: Zambian health advocate’s lifesaving mission

Melbourne Catholic

‘That’s so you’: how friendship shaped one woman’s call to religious life

Melbourne Catholic

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At the heart of who we are is not all the buildings but the person of Jesus Christ, who enters into our lives and who we then share with others.
Archbishop Peter A Comensoli

Our Heritage

Coming from all walks of life, we are united in faith and in the love of Jesus

Melbourne Catholic Professionals (MCP)

MCP creates opportunities for Catholic professionals to network and support the life and mission of the Church in Melbourne.

Upcoming Events

Six30 Holy Hour

Thursday 19 June 2025

Lumen—A New Event for Catholic Young Adults in Melbourne

Friday 20 June 2025

Melbourne Corpus Christi Procession

Sunday 22 June 2025

Through Our Eyes: VMCH Photography Exhibition

Monday 23 June 2025

CDF Catholic Connect: Setting the Foundations for an AI Enabled Future

Thursday 26 June 2025

Six30 Holy Hour

Thursday 26 June 2025

Encounter—St Benedict’s, Burwood

Friday 27 June 2025

Combined Societies of Mary: Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Friday 27 June 2025

ACU’s Big Sing for a Big Cause 2025

Friday 27 June 2025

Southern Stars and Young Stars Social Club Party Night

Saturday 28 June 2025