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

St Patrick's Cathedral

Our schools

Our services

Our patron

Ecumenical and interfaith relations

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
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.

Sharing the Gospel

Parish life

Prayer life

Marriage and Family

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Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Aboriginal Catholic Ministry

Social Justice and Ecology

Special Needs

Bioethics

Proclaim: The Office for Mission Renewal

Plenary Council

'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.

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'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

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'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
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

Safeguarding Framework and Resources

Redress schemes and legal options

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
News & Stories

Holy Family, West Footscray, Maidstone and Braybrook

Name: Leighton Hughes
Price range: $

Contact Details

Phone (03) 9454 3879

Email maidstone@cam.org.au

Other Email

Address 46A Ballarat Rd Maidstone VIC 3012

Website http://www.hfp.org.au

Mass Times Visit the parish website for Mass times

Huong Nguyen

Parish Secretary

Tram Nguyen

Parish Secretary

About

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.

Learn

'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.'

Live

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

Connect

'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.'

How do I...

'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.'

Safeguarding

'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.'

Holy Family, West Footscray, Maidstone and Braybrook

Contact Details

Fr Gerald Biñegas, RCJ

Fr Edgar Dacaldacal

Fr Thanh Huy Nguyen RCJ

Huong Nguyen

Tram Nguyen