Merbein

The Parish of

Churches

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart

18 Box Street, Merbein

Presbytery

All enquiries to the Mildura Parish Office,
open Tuesday – Friday from 9.00am – 4.00pm:

Postal Address
PO Box 10037
Mildura Vic 3502

Postal Address
257 Eleventh Street
Mildura VIC 3500

Phone: (03) 5021 2872

Email: mildura@ballarat.catholic.org.au

Mildura Parish Presbytery: This number is to be used if a priest is needed urgently, ph. 0417 862 082. All other general enquiries to be directed to the Parish Office.

Mass Times

Sunraysia Masses

Please refer to current Parish Bulletin for times of Masses

Please abide by the COVID Staying Safe Rules
Masks now do not need to be worn in church but if you wish you can continue to wear them.
Use the hand sanitizer.
If you are feeling unwell please stay home.

Latest Parish Bulletin - 26 May 2023

Our Parish

On 11th December, 1927, Bishop Foley of Ballarat opened and blessed the red brick building Merbein parishioners built as a dual purpose building that could be used as a school during the week and a church on Sundays.

The cream brick church of today was built in 1956. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Merbein was Blessed and Opened on Sunday, April 8th 1956.

In 1932, Werrimull became a parish and Our Lady of Lourdes Church was built in 1933.

In 1965, Werrimull became part of the Merbein Parish and in more recent times is now a part of the Mildura Parish.

Personnel

Parish Priest from 01/06/2020 Fr Matthew Thomas (Resident in Mildura). Fr Matthew is also Parish Priest of Mildura and Red Cliffs.	Parish Council Chairman Kevin Aston Merbein Vic 3505 Phone Parish 5025 2716 Personal 0408533542	Safeguarding Officer Kevin Aston
Catholic Primary School Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary School
Ministry District
Sunraysia (Merbein, Mildura, Red Cliffs)