Activities and Events
LUMEN Catholic Young Adults
Join Catholic young adults from across Melbourne for the next ‘Lumen’ event. The evening begins with Adoration, followed by food, conversation, and a talk from a guest speaker. WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL at Our Lady of Lourdes, Armadale. Come along for a chance to connect with others and grow in faith.
Lenten Retreat Morning with Joelle Maryn
Join us for a prayerful Lenten morning retreat featuring special guest speaker Joelle Maryn. The morning will begin with Holy Mass at 10am, followed by a time of fellowship, then Adoration, and concluding with a talk from international guest speaker, Joelle Maryn.
‘The Primacy of St. Peter’ Sacred Music Concert
Encounter the presence of God, with an evening of sacred music sacred music at St Peter’s Catholic Church, featuring Melbourne’s leading singers and musicians.
St Joseph's Men - Special Feast Day Event
Join with men from across Melbourne for an evening of Adoration, followed by fellowship and formation at Our Lady of Lourdes.
Lenten Saturdays
Join us for Saturday morning Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes, followed by coffee. A relaxed way to meet others and share in community.
LUMEN Catholic Young Adults
Lumen is a place for Catholic young adults from across Melbourne to grow in faith and build authentic connections. Beginning with adoration, followed by food and relaxed conversation, with a talk from a guest speaker.
Lenten Saturdays
Join us for Saturday morning Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes, followed by coffee. A relaxed way to meet others and share in community.
Sacred Music Concert
Encounter the presence of God, with an evening of sacred music featuring some of Melbourne’s finest soloists, choir, and musicians.
Lenten Saturdays
Join us for Saturday morning Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes, followed by coffee. A relaxed way to meet others and share in community.
St Joseph's Men
Join with other men from across Melbourne for adoration, followed by fellowship at Our Lady of Lourdes.
Catholic Family Market
Join Catholic families from around Melbourne for a fun, relaxing day to come together and connect with others.
Saturday Morning Mass & Coffee
Join us for Saturday morning Mass followed by coffee. A relaxed way to meet others and share in community.
Saturday Morning Mass & Coffee
Join us for Saturday morning Mass followed by coffee. A relaxed way to meet others and share in community.
LUMEN Catholic Young Adults
Lumen is a place for Catholic young adults from across Melbourne to grow in faith and build authentic connections. Beginning with adoration, followed by food and relaxed conversation, with a talk from a guest speaker.
St Joseph's Men
Join with other men from across Melbourne for adoration, followed by fellowship at Our Lady of Lourdes.
The Seven ‘O’ Antiphons of Advent, Twilight Market and Holy Hour
Join us for a twilight Advent market, followed by Holy Hour, with Adoration accompanied by sacred music. Be led through the ancient prayers of the Church as The Seven ‘O’ Antiphons of Advent open our hearts to Emmanuel’s coming.
Second Saturdays
Join us for 9am Mass on the second Saturday of each month at Our Lady of Lourdes, followed by coffee and conversation in the presbytery till 1:30pm. A relaxed time to meet others and share in community.
Love and Responsibility Retreat
Step away from the busyness of life and spend a day with the profound wisdom of St. John Paul Il's Love and Responsibility. This retreat explores timeless truths on authentic love, healthy relationships, and living with grace.
The Messiah is Nigh, A Sacred Music Concert
Join us for a sacred music concert to mark the eve of Advent. Bringing together Melbourne’s finest soloists, an ensemble choir and will feature a string quartet, bass, harp and keyboard. The evening invites you to open your heart to beauty and encounter the presence of God through sacred music.
The Spring Ball
We are hosting a Spring Ball on Saturday 22 November at Our Lady of Lourdes in Prahran. Enjoy food and drinks, live music, and a chance to dress up and connect with other young Catholic adults.
Second Saturdays
Join us for 9am Mass on the second Saturday of each month at Our Lady of Lourdes, followed by coffee and conversation in the presbytery till 1:30pm. A relaxed time to meet others and share in community.
All Saints Day Celebration
Join us to celebrate All Saints Day with 9am Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes, followed by coffee & conversation in the presbytery till 1:30pm. A relaxed time to meet others and celebrate our faith.
Light from Darkness
Join us for ‘Light from Darkness’ - an night of sacred music, scripture and prayer in the beautiful setting of St Peter’s. The ‘Encountering Beauty’ series brings together Melbourne’s finest soloists with an ensemble choir, organ music and timeless works, revealing the presence of God and drawing us into deeper communion with Him.
LUMEN Young Adults
Lumen is a place for Catholic young adults from across Melbourne to grow in faith and build authentic connections. Beginning with adoration, followed by food and relaxed conversation, with a talk from a local speaker.
Pray for Peace - All Night Prayer Vigil
At a time when so many are suffering from unrest and violence across the world, we invite you and your community to join us and take part in prayer for peace at an All-Night Prayer Vigil at Our Lady of Lourdes, Prahran.
LUMEN Young Adults
A new initiative for Catholic young adults, where faith meets fellowship. Adoration • Formation • Fellowship
Literature Every Catholic Should Know
A free public lecture by Joseph Pearce - Presented by Campion College, hosted by the Truth Goodness Beauty Project.
Theology of the Body
Join us for a four-week journey through Fr Mike Schmitz’s video series on Theology of the Body.
Session 6: Jason Evert
Jason Evert is the founder of The Chastity Project, promoting God’s plan for love and relationships. He’s spoken worldwide to audiences of all ages, offering practical insights on living out the faith. In his talk, he’ll examine some of the core reasons for embracing Catholicism in a modern world.
Session 5: Christopher Carstens
Editor of the Adoremus Bulletin, Christopher Carstens writes and speaks on liturgical worship in the Catholic Church. His session will explore how the Mass and sacraments can draw us deeper into communion with God, emphasising the beauty and reverence of the Church’s liturgical life.
Session 4: Matthew Petrusek
Dr Matthew Petrusek is the Senior Editor of the Word on Fire Institute and a moral theologian who delves into how Catholic teaching intersects with contemporary culture. He’s known for offering clear, faith-based perspectives on today’s social and moral complexities. In this talk, he’ll discuss ways Catholics can respond thoughtfully to current cultural movements while remaining grounded in Church teaching.