Weekend Mass: Saturday 6:00pm Vigil · Sunday 9:00am & 10:30am · See all times
Registered charity · ACNC ABN 17 142 662 410

A parish of welcome, worship and quiet service in Brunswick West.

Since 1912 St Joseph's has gathered families, students and neighbours to celebrate Mass, receive the sacraments and care for those in need. All are welcome — whether you have been coming for decades or are visiting for the first time.

Address183 Hope Street, Brunswick West VIC
Parish officeinfo@bbe.org.au
Founded31 December 1912
Interior of a Catholic church with soft candlelight and stained glass

“Come to me, all who are weary, and I will give you rest.”

— Matthew 11:28
Registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission · ABN 17 142 662 410 · Basic Religious Charity · Serving Victoria since 1912
Our mission

Faith lived quietly, in one another's company

St Joseph's exists to nurture Catholic faith through the celebration of Mass and the seven sacraments, and to serve our neighbours — especially those on the margins — with practical love and hospitality.

Worship

Daily and weekend Mass, adoration, and a full sacramental life — from Baptism to Anointing of the Sick — in the Roman Catholic tradition.

Community

Playgroups, youth ministry, senior morning teas, migrant welcome and a warm cup of tea after every Sunday Mass. You belong here.

Outreach

Through St Vincent de Paul Conference, food relief, refugee sponsorship and school partnerships, we accompany families doing it tough.

Congregation gathered inside a Catholic church for Mass
A neighbourhood parish

More than a Sunday obligation — a home

For over 110 years, St Joseph's has stood on the corner of Hope and Melville Streets, its bluestone walls witnessing baptisms, weddings, funerals and the ordinary Sundays that shape a lifetime of faith.

  • Weekly Mass in English, with occasional celebrations in Italian and Polish
  • Sacramental preparation for children, teens and adults (RCIA)
  • Home visits, hospital chaplaincy and pastoral care on request
  • Partnerships with St Joseph's Primary School and CatholicCare Victoria
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This week at St Joseph's

Mass times

All are welcome. If it is your first time, please introduce yourself to Fr. Anthony or a parishioner after Mass — we would love to say hello.

Saturday
Vigil Mass · Confessions from 5:15pm
6:00 pm
Sunday
Family Mass · Children's Liturgy of the Word
9:00 am
Sunday
Solemn Mass with choir
10:30 am
Tuesday – Friday
Weekday Mass · Rosary at 8:40am
9:15 am
First Fridays
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
7:00 pm
Sacraments & special liturgies
Who we serve

A parish for everyone the Church has been given

In our annual report to the ACNC we list the beneficiaries our ministries reach. It is a long list — because the Gospel excludes no-one.

Families Children (under 15) Youth (15–25) Adults (25–65) Seniors (65+) Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people Migrants & refugees People experiencing homelessness People with disabilities People with chronic illness Financially disadvantaged Unemployed persons Veterans & their families Victims of family violence Culturally & linguistically diverse communities Pre/post release offenders & their families
Support the mission

Your gift keeps the doors open

Every candle lit, every food parcel packed, every wedding celebrated is made possible by parishioners and friends who give what they can. Thank you.

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