Ministries

Sister-missions

we remember our sister-missions, Wodonga and Griffith.
On behalf of the entire mission, we would like to sincerely thank Fr Siby Thannickal – Parish Priest and Fr Thomas Casanova (Parish Priest – St Fatima Parish) for their ongoing support and leadership…

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SMYM

The Syro Malabar Youth Movement (SMYM) serves as the official youth organization of the Syro Malabar Church, aiming to inspire and guide young people in embracing a life devoted to Jesus within the Catholic Church, with a specific focus on…

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Family units

The St. Mary’s Syro Malabar parish places significant emphasis on Family Units, regarding them as the foundational components of the community. These units create a nurturing environment for Syro Malabar Catholic families who may experience isolation due to their living…

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Safeguarding

The primary focus of the Safeguarding program within our community is to proactively prevent abuse and ensure the safety of children, young people, and vulnerable individuals. In pursuit of this goal, the Safeguarding team has been diligently developing and implementing…

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Evangelisation Ministry

The Syro-Malabar Evangelisation team has been established with the purpose of coordinating various evangelistic activities and initiatives. In addition to this, the team has forged a partnership with the National Centre for Evangelisation (NCE) Australia to ensure that our community…

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Nurses Ministry

The Nurses Ministry is a dedicated group of Catholic Professional Nurses who are committed to embodying the compassionate and healing ministry of Jesus. This movement originated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Dubai in 2003, when a small group of nurses…

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Catholic Congress

The Catholic Congress Global, also known as AKCC or Catholica Congress, serves as the official community organization of the Syro Malabar Church. Its primary mission is to work towards the advancement of the Syro-Malabar Catholic community and the safeguarding of…

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Altar Service

If you have received your First Holy Communion and are interested in serving at the altar during parish Masses and other liturgies, the St. Mary’s mission members invite you to participate in the Ministry of Altar Servers. This ministry aims…

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Choir


The church choirs hold a significant role within the church, fostering reverence and a sense of awe while nurturing strong connections within the congregation. They also offer leadership opportunities for members. Our mission choir group actively participates in our Mission…

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Catechism

The Syro-Malabar Church has a rich tradition of catechesis dating back to its inception. Similar to other Christian traditions, the church has relied on a system of passing down the faith from one generation to the next. Despite the absence…

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