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Welcome to

St Mary of the Angels Catholic Parish, Geelong

Please take the time to learn more about our parish community via our website, or better still, come visit us in person!

Click here for a map and details of parking.

 

About Us

The Catholic Parish of St Mary of the Angels has grown and evolved over many decades, alongside the community of Geelong.

Our Basilica is a place of worship for locals and visitors alike and a major historical landmark for tourists.

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Parish Priest: Fr James Clarke
Email: frj@stmarysgeelong.com.au

Assistant Priest: Fr Jude Johnson
Email: j.johnson@stmarysgeelong.com.au

 

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Holy Week Ceremonies for 2024

All events are held at the St Mary of the Angels Basilica unless otherwise noted

2nd Rite Reconciliation Service
Tuesday, March 26: 7.30 pm

Holy Thursday Mass
Thursday, March 28: 7.30 pm

Good Friday Ecumenical Way of the Cross Street
Friday, March 29: 10:45 am: Street procession commencing from Myers Street (at the entrance to the old Anam Cara House) to the Geelong Mall, Little Malop Street

Good Friday Service
Friday, March 29: 3.00 pm

Please note: there will be no Mass on Holy Saturday morning
(Mass is not celebrated after Holy Thursday until the Easter Vigil)

1st Rite Reconciliation
Saturday, March 30: 10.30 am

Easter Vigil Mass
Saturday, March 30: 7.30 pm

Easter Sunday Masses
Sunday, March 31: 7.30 am, 9.30 am, 11.00 am, and Mass in Polish at 12.30 pm

 


 

St Mary's Parish Office (150 Yarra St, Geelong) 

Regular Office Hours:  Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.

The Office will be closed on Good Friday (March 29) and Easter Monday (April 1)

See Mass Times and Current Bulletin for further details.

If you wish to contact a priest after hours for an emergency hospital visit or last rites, please call the Office on 5222 1977. Have a pen and paper ready to take down the priest’s emergency number.

 

 



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VIQUEQUE SUNDAY - FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH - April 7 - 2024

Please click on the link to read the Viqueque update from Chris Hansen

Viqueque Newsletter UPDATE Jan 4 2024
New Parish Priest at Viqueque (updated Feb 1 2024)
Seasonal Worker Program (Feb 2024)

 


 

MEMORIAL WALK BRICKS - St Mary's Basilica Geelong

If you would like to purchase an engraved tile brick, please click on the Order Form and fill out your details. The Bricks are laid onsite at the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels. 150 Yarra St Geelong. They line the edging of the pathway in and around the Basilica. A lasting memory and tribute to family members and loved ones.

Order Form

 


Bulletins, Daily Reflection Booklets and Weekday Mass Booklets are available on this website.  Click on the links set in the word text - or use the drop-downs listed across the top of our home page ("Bulletins" & "Parish Information and Resources").

Some printed copies of each are also available outside the front door of the Parish Office and in the Basilica Narthex entrance.


 

There are no longer vaccination requirements at Places of Worship, nor any requirement for organisers to check vaccination status for attendees, workers or volunteers at Places of Worship and for associated Parish activities.

WEARING A MASK We encourage you - for health  and safety reasons, and to protect yourself and others in the community - to continue wearing a mask whilst attending Mass or visiting the Basilica, especially if you are feeling unwell. We ask that you continue keeping in mind social distancing where possible, clean your hands using soap and water regularly, and use the sanitiser provided. (If you are feeling unwell with symptoms, please wear a mask, or stay home that day, rather than attend Mass.)

 

The Piety Gift Stall:  OPEN Tuesdays to Fridays 10.30 am to 1.00 pm; Sundasy 10.30 am to 12.15 pm.

Cafe Light will next be open on March 17 from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm.

The Plaza Theatre - Effective immediately, the Plaza Theatre will be closed to external groups, for the following reasons: 

·         Noncompliance with current fire safety standards

·         Huge increase in the cost of public liability insurance 

The closure also applies to the movies traditionally screened after Café Light.

Please Note: 

The Parish Pantry: Open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. 

 

 

 St Mary of the Angels Parish Geelong

Statement of Commitment

 

Parish Prayer
  Parish Mission Statement