Welcome to the
Parish facilities project hub
We have made everything accessible here about the proposal for future facilities. From presentation recordings to detailed FAQs, and feedback results. We hope this hub keeps you informed and engaged in the journey we are discerning together.
What you told us – Parish feedback on our facilities plan
Thank you to everyone who took the time to pray, reflect, and respond to our Parish proposal for future facilities.
Over 220 parishioners and leaders contributed written feedback between November 2024 and March 2025. We have now compiled your voices into a clear and honest summary.
This isn’t just about buildings. It’s about belonging, trust, and how we move forward in faith as one Parish.
Next Parish-Wide Consultation: February 2026
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Key findings from Parish feedback
We received:
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135+ individual responses
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8 group submissions representing 87 others
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Over 100 written comments and 50+ questions
Overall sentiment:
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Many are eager to see progress, but recognize it will take shared effort to navigate the different impacts across our parish sites.
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A desire for more details and information including staging and design is needed for confidence in our next steps.
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Concerns about the cost of the project and impact on the parish, parishioners, and other fundraising activities in the Diocese which highlight the need for transparent planning and thoughtful stewardship.
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While parishioners want to keep as many spaces as possible, there is also appreciation that the fundraising goal is ambitious and there’s openness for cost saving ideas that support the wider vision of our facilities.
Your hopes and concerns
What inspired parishioners
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“The plan shows courage and faith.”
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“Great to see us planning for growth instead of decline.”
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“I’m glad all church sites are still part of the vision.”
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Strong support for seating expansion at OLV
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Practical help for our priests (fewer Masses, better scheduling)
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A new pastoral centre for sacramental and ministry life
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A warm welcome for moving the Brothers’ residence if needed
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Stewardship through fundraising and shared spaces
What concerned parishioners
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“It feels like too much at once.”
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“St Teresa’s Hall is vital to our local identity.”
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“I need more financial transparency to support this.”
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Cost: concern about scale and affordability
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Parking and access at OLV
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Losing loved spaces (e.g. Bishop Joyce Centre; St Teresa’s Hall)
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Wanting more detail before making final decisions
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Mixed feelings about land sales and fundraising pressure
OLV (Our Lady of Victories)
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Support for becoming the main church
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Expansion to 750 seats seen as necessary
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Concerns about parking, cost, construction impact
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Ideas: Combine church, office, and priest residence
St Teresa's
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Progressing with EQ Strengthening
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Grateful the church is staying
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Strong concern about selling the hall
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Ideas: Keep land if possible, work closely with Korean chaplaincy, explore other sale options
St Bernadette's
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Support for the school-parish land swap
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Concern about losing tennis courts, parking, or potential growth
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Ideas: Offer Sunday Masses for ethnic groups; consider site for future use
Priory
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Support for new residence if affordable
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Some wish the Brothers remain near St Teresa’s
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Most important: care for their spiritual life and community presence
Initial Parish proposal (Nov 2024)
Below is the proposal first presented by Fr Michael Therese in November 2024, based on parish growth, facility needs, and diocesan guidelines.
Why we need this project
On 28 July 2024, we held an All Parish Meeting to share important updates about our parish project. This section contains all the information presented at that time. We encourage you to catch up by watching the videos and taking the time to pray and reflect on these materials as you process this important journey with us.
What we are proposing
On 19 November 2024, we held another All Parish Meeting to propose the steps we believe are guiding us forward. In this section, you’ll find a video recording of the evening, copies of the letters referenced during the meeting, and, soon, a PDF summarizing where we stand in the discernment process.
