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    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
    • 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
    • Events
    • Melbourne Catholic Professionals

    '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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    • Find a job with us

    '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
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There are many aspects to living our faith in the world today. On these pages, you’ll find information about 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

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Parish life

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Prayer life

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Marriage and Family

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Vocations

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Youth and Young Adult Ministry

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Aboriginal Catholic Ministry

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Social Justice and Ecology

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Special Needs

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Bioethics

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Proclaim: The Office for Mission Renewal

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Plenary Council

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

Mark 16:15
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St Patrick's Centre
486 Albert Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002

Main Reception +61 3 9926 5677 info@cam.org.au
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