Today, we celebrate the great gift of the Holy Eucharist....the true Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, given for the life of the world.![]()
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As we gather around the altar, may our hearts be renewed in faith, gratitude and love for Christ, who remains with us in the Blessed Sacrament.![]()
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“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.” (John 6:56)![]()
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Lord Jesus, deepen our love for the Eucharist and make us witnesses of Your presence in our community.![]()
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The Vatican has announced a worldwide prayer event, a Rosary for peace, scheduled for May 30, which Pope Leo XIV will lead. The Dicastery for Evangelisation is organising this global initiative to promote prayer for peace across all nations.![]()
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The Holy Father will commence the live-streamed Rosary at 7:00pm Rome time. The prayer will be held at the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens during a special Saturday service dedicated to peace and unity.
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A message from Fr. John this Sunday… ![]()
“Not Gone, Just Beyond the Veil”![]()
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The Ascension reminds us that Christ has not left us. He is with us, guiding us and sending us forth to be His witnesses….![]()
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Friends, today, we joyfully celebrate the 1st Anniversary of the Pontificate of Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. ![]()
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We thank God for his faithful leadership, humility and loving service to the universal Church throughout this first year of his pontificate. ![]()
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May the Holy Spirit continue to guide and strengthen him as he shepherds God’s people with wisdom, peace and compassion. ![]()
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Please join us in praying for our Holy Father. ![]()
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Ad multos annos, Pope Leo XIV!![]()
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The Good Shepherd Sunday, we are reminded that Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, continues to guide, protect and call his people.![]()
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Friends, let us keep our priests in our prayers that they may be strengthened, renewed and sustained in their ministry as they lead us closer to Christ, the source of all salvation.![]()
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We also pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. May those who hear the voice of the Lord respond with courage, generosity and open hearts.![]()
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“The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.” (Psalm 23)![]()
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Please take a moment everyday to pray for your priests and for new vocations….
Good Shepherd Sunday – Answer the Call![]()
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Let us pray for our seminarians and for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life. May many hearts be open to hear and follow the voice of the Good Shepherd….![]()
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Seminary Enquiry Day:![]()
Saturday, 23 May![]()
Corpus Christi College Seminary, Carlton![]()
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Come and see… you might be surprised where God is calling you…
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Today, on this sacred Maundy Thursday, we remember the gift of the Eucharist and the institution of the priesthood... Grateful for all our priests who continue to say “Yes” to God’s call, serving with love, humility and sacrifice.![]()
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Let us also take a moment to pray for our priests that the Lord may strengthen them, protect them and fill them with His grace.![]()
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"Do this in memory of me.”
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With a heavy heart St Mary Mackillop Parish shares the news of the sudden and tragic death of Specioze Mukamana. ![]()
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Specioze is a cherished member of our community and mother of six children, three of whom attend local schools in Hamilton. ![]()
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Our wider Hamilton community wish to surround her loved ones with spiritual and practical support. Your gift will help Specioze's family meet immediate funeral expenses and support the children as they navigate this upheaval in their lives. ![]()
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Our goal is to alleviate the financial burden on the family so they can focus on the grieving process and honour Specioze's memory.![]()
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A blessed and joyful day for our diocese as Most Rev. Mark Freeman is ordained and installed as Bishop of the Diocese of Ballarat at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Ballarat (19 March 2026). May the Lord bless our new shepherd as he begins his ministry among us…. ![]()
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Episcopal Ordination and Installation of the Ninth Bishop of Ballarat![]()
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The Ordination and Installation of Very Rev. Fr. Mark Freeman as the next Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ballarat will be held on Thursday, 19 March 2026 at 11.00 am at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.![]()
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The Mass will be livestreamed via the link below: ![]()
Episcopal Ordination of the Ninth Bishop of Ballarat
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Thursday, March 19, 2026 St Patrick’s Cathedral Ballarat at 11.00am
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Ballarat Diocese marked the conclusion of a chapter of leadership, pastoral care and dedicated service to the community with a Mass of Thanksgiving for Bishop Paul Bird CSsR as he retires as Bishop of...
Today is the feast of St. Patrick, a shepherd after God’s own heart and a fearless witness of the Gospel.![]()
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May his faith, humility and missionary spirit inspire our parish community to live Christ’s love with courage each day.![]()
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St. Patrick, pray for us!
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On this Australia Day, we give thanks to God for our nation. May we continue to walk together in faith, respect and love, caring for one another and for this land we call home.
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Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bellerive-Lindisfarne Parish Priest, Fr Mark William Freeman (66), as the Bishop of Ballarat, in Western Victoria. He will succeed Bishop Paul Bird CSsR who has shepherded the diocese since 2012.![]()
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Fr Mark received news of his appointment via a FaceTime call from the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Balvo. It was agreed the announcement would be made on the anniversary of his parents’ wedding, in gratitude for the life and faith they nurtured in him. ![]()
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“It is where it all began, really,” Fr Mark said.![]()
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He was ordained to the priesthood on 24 August 1984 at St Finn Barr’s Church Invermay, by Archbishop Sir Guilford Young, following his seminary formation at Corpus Christi College in Clayton, Victoria. ![]()
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Congratulating Bishop-elect Freeman, Archbishop Tony Ireland of Hobart, said that the Archdiocese of Hobart is offering a significant gift to the Diocese of Ballarat:![]()
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“Fr Mark is one of Tasmania’s finest. He has served in every part of the Archdiocese and in its most senior leadership roles, providing wise counsel to three Archbishops, and carrying a living memory of the diocese. He will be a wonderful bishop for Ballarat. I wish him every blessing and success in his new ministry.”![]()
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Fr Mark said his greatest joy in priesthood has been listening to and sharing in the stories of faith and life of the People of God:![]()
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“I am very much looking forward to journeying together with the communities of faith that make up the Diocese of Ballarat,” he said.![]()
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Widely regarded as ‘a priest’s priest’, Fr Mark has served extensively in Clergy Life and Ministry and has led clergy retreats nationally. ![]()
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“I am ready and willing to continue learning as I begin this new work in communion with the priests and people of Ballarat,” he said.![]()
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Fr Mark Freeman will be ordained to the episcopacy and installed as the ninth Bishop of Ballarat in mid-March 2026. Further details will be announced shortly.![]()
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Meet the new administrative team of St. Mary MacKillop Parish, Hamilton…![]()
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We pray for God’s blessings on their service and guidance as they lead our parish community with faith, dedication and love. Please keep them in your prayers…
A warm welcome to our new parish priest, Rev. Fr. John Corrigan.![]()
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From today, Fr. John officially assumes his role as parish priest of St. Mary MacKillop Parish, Hamilton. We are grateful for his generous “YES” to serve our parish community and we look forward to journeying together in faith under his pastoral leadership.![]()
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We wish Fr. John every blessing, joy and success in his ministry among us. Friends, kindly keep him in your prayers as he begins this new chapter of ministry in the Lord’s vineyard….. Welcome to St. Mary MacKillop Parish, dear Fr. John!!!
This Week at St Mary's Church Hamilton.![]()
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Tues: No Service![]()
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Wed: 5pm Mass - Fr Cay (New Year Eve) 7pm to 10:15pm - New Year Prayer Vigil.![]()
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Thu: 5pm Mass - Fr John Corrigan (New Year Day![]()
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Fri: 10am Mass - Fr John Corrigan![]()
Peace!
