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
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

Cathedral contacts

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 support

Prayer life

Marriage and Family

Vocations

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.

Join a parish

Join a youth group

Mass online

Daily Mass Readings

Participate in Jubilee 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
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

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

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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.

St Patrick’s Cathedral

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.'

Michael McGirr