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 and a major historical landmark for tourists. More About Us Parish Priest: Fr James Clarke Email: frj@stmarysgeelong.com.au Assistant Priest: Fr Jude Johnson Email: j.johnson@stmarysgeelong.com.au   Make an Offering

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

Open: Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm (closed on Saturday and Sunday).

Landline: 03 5222 1977

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.

Select Option 1 when prompted.

PARISH SACRAMENTAL CLASSES 2025 

These classes are intended for Catholic families with children who attend non-Catholic Primary schools.

Sacramental dates for 2025 Reconciliation, First Communion are now available. 

Our Parish has competed Confirmation Ceremonies for 2025. (March 12 & 13)

Follow this link for the details St Mary's Parish Sacramental Classes DATES 2025

FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE CLASSES, AND HOW TO ENROL PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK

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VIQUEQUE SUNDAY - next date: June 1, 2025

On the first weekend of every month we especially pray for our partner parish of Mary Immaculate in Viqueque. 

Donation envelopes are available in the Narthex of the Basilica, if you wish to donate to support the community. These envelopes, can be placed in with the Collection at Sunday Masses, or can be dropped into the Parish Office at 150 Yarra St, Geelong during the week. 

A newsletter from Geelong-Viqueque Friendship Schools has been released. This includes updates and information on all that is happening regarding the support of communities in Viqueque.

Copies of this document are available at the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels.

VIQUEQUE SUNDAY - FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH - June 1, 2025

Viqueque Newsletter December 2024

If you would like to purchase an engraved tile brick, please click on the Order Form below 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 and are 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.

The Piety Gift Stall:  Regular opening hours are: Tuesdays to Fridays 10.30 am to 1.00 pm; Sunday 10.30 am to 12.15 pm.

Cafe Light:  Cafe Light will open on Sunday, June 1, from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm, in the Hibernian Room, ground level, 150 Yarra Street, Geelong

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

 St Mary of the Angels Parish Geelong

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