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This is a relatively young suburb
on the outer south east growth
area of Melbourne, in the fastest
growing municipality of Australia.
It’s 30 kms from the city along
the Monash Freeway, and 70 km
to the airport, via 2 freeways.
The suburb today has a very diverse
population with people migrating
from most countries of the world.
The Parish was established in 1980 on lands that were once
farm lands. The Passionists have had pastoral responsibility
of the Parish since July 2008, with the Passionist (Cross and
Passion) Sisters joining them in 2007.
Parish Population:
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Civil Population 26,000
Catholic Population 8,000
Countries of Origin Catholic = 75
Largest faith community Catholic (32%)
Growing communities Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist
Average age of Suburb 40+
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| Parish Staff: |
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| Passionists |
Fr John Pearce CP PP |
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Fr Tim O’Toole CP |
| Passionist Sisters |
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Sr Joan Smith CP |
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Sr Patricia McCabe CP |
| Admin Officers |
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Mrs Bev Cresswell |
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Mrs Liz Spear |
| WYD Project Officer |
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Ms Bridget Flood |
| Passionists on Other Works |
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Fr Chris Monaghan CP (Superior) |
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Br Brian Gleeson CP |
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Br John Auram CP
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