Welcome to the Parish of St John Paul II, Toorak & Armadale
We are a Catholic made up of the communities of Our Lady of Lourdes, Armadale and St Peter’s Catholic Church, Toorak. Drawing on the blessings we’ve been given to serve others and share the light of Christ in a world longing for meaning. We desire to grow in faith through sacraments, sacred liturgy, formation, and cultural encounter.
Our Patron Saints
St John Paul II
Our Lady of Lourdes
St Peter the Apostle
Our Parish Priest
Fr Dean Mathieson serves as the parish priest of St John Paul II Parish, bringing to his ministry a deep love for theology, sacred liturgy, and the life of the Church. His pastoral focus is on helping people encounter their faith through the sacraments, offering opportunities for formation, and fostering a parish life.
Our Parish Team
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Parish Secretary:
Madeline DimasiPastoral Associate:
Delisa GonsalvesBusiness Manager:
Frank GlynnCommunications & Publications Administrator:
Gabrielle YuenYoung Adult Minister:
Annie Van Rensburg
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Director of Music & Organist
Conrad HelfrichSt Peter’s Organist
Danuta SouthernOur Lady of Lourdes Organist
Phillip ByrnesCantor at both Churches
Kristian Gregory
How to Get Involved
We’d love to welcome you into the life of the parish. You are welcome to come along to one of our parish events, regular activities or groups. Or share your gifts by volunteering with us, joining a ministry, or experience the beauty of our sacred music program.
Volunteering
and Ministry
Sacred Music
Program
Parish Groups and Regular Activities
Events hosted
at the Parish
Our History, A Living Legacy
Our parish has a rich and historically significant story. From its earliest beginnings, the Catholic presence in Armadale and Toorak has grown through faith, dedication, and the generosity of many. We honour that history—not simply as a record of the past, but as the foundation of who we are today. The churches and chapels built over generations continue to serve as places where we gather, worship God, and welcome others into community. We remain grateful for the faith that came before us, and for the blessing of such beautiful spaces in which to live it out.
