St. Francis’ Church
Victoria’s Oldest Catholic Church – est. October 1845
Our Church
St Francis’ Church is a eucharistic shrine located on the corner of Lonsdale and Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne CBD.
The church, named after St Francis of Assisi, is in the pastoral care of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament;
a religious community of priests and brothers who live in the monastery attached to St Francis’ Church.
Click below for latest information from us.
Christmas Mass and Reconciliation Timetable
Archbishop’s Pastoral Letter on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
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Address & Contact
Phone: (03) 9663 2495
Recorded Mass Times: (03) 9663 1425
Email: stfrancis@blessedsacrament.com.au
Parking is available in the St Francis’ Carpark on Lonsdale Street,
managed by Wilson Parking. click here for map location
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday
Church: 7:15am – 6:30pm
Reception: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Public Holidays
Church: 7:45am – 6:00pm
Reception – closed
Saturday
Church: 7:45am – 7:00pm
Reception – closed
Sunday
Church: 7:45am – 7:00pm
Reception: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Pray With Us
You are invited to join the religious community in the morning and evening prayer of the church, and to participate in regular devotions including a weekly novena.
Outside Mass times, St Francis’ Church is an oasis of silence and peace in the centre of Melbourne – a place of welcome and meeting, a shrine of prayer, and adoration in the setting of exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
What We Do
In addition to serving the daily needs of the church, the Congregation is also available, on request, before marriage and baptism.
Here are our Mass times.
Sacramental reconciliation, or confession, is available at these times.