On Saturday 8 August, we will be celebrating the Feast Day Mass of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop
As we celebrate the feast day of Saint Mary MacKillop, we give thanks for the many individuals and all the ministries that are working for justice with charity.
Wherever we find ourselves today, may we strive to make others happy; and so enjoy a Happy Feast Day.
Sr Josephine Dubiel
Congregational Leader Saint Mary MacKillop Feast Day 2026 – Sisters of Saint Joseph
Shape the Future: Be Counted as Catholic this Census
Australia’s national Census will be held on 11 August 2026. Catholics are encouraged to mark “Catholic” in the question on religion. In a time when some would seek to diminish the importance of faith, it is vital that the Catholic community be represented in our national statistics. Census data supports Church pastoral planning and contributes to government decision-making on health, education, infrastructure, and social services – guiding resource and funding allocations across Australia.

By identifying as Catholic, you can help ensure that the contribution and needs of faith communities are properly recognised and considered in future planning and policy decisions.
The Belgrave Parish Social Justice group are organising a Fundraiser for the Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project, which they hope will be a great event for Parishioners from Ferntree Gully and Belgrave and beyond Parishes to get to know one-another, whilst enjoying a lovely afternoon tea, music by an Irish music group & a silent auction… Please come along and make this event a real success.
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