Whatever it is, the way you live your priesthood will inspire so many people.
Dear Friends,
Pope Francis recently spoke of all the hardworking priests who have tirelessly and honorably given their lives in service of God’s people. He compared them to incense “which silently rises up to heaven. Their weariness goes straight to the heart of the Father.”
In the short time since I have come to Melbourne, I have already met these same priests among you. On your behalf, I want to thank these humble stewards of God’s grace for us.
It has been a wonderful custom in the Archdiocese of Melbourne to allow the faithful of the Archdiocese to show something of their own appreciation through an annual Fathers’ Day Appeal. The appeal goes to the care of retired and sick priests by providing suitable accommodation, medical assistance and a comfortable standard of living for them. May I commend the Appeal to you.
Please pray for your priests, as they pray for you!
+ Peter A Comensoli
ARCHBISHOP OF MELBOURNE
Priests Retirement Living
Justin Villa
Justin Villa provides aged care to retired priests and is located at Balwyn.
Thomas Close
Thomas Village is a set of independent units where many priests are staying. It is located in Clifton Hill, behind George Maher House.
George Maher House
George Maher House, along with Justin Villa in North Balwyn, cares for many of the Archdiocese’s retired priests.
Individual Living
There are also many priests who are able to take care of themselves, choose to leave independently crosses the Archdiocese rental properties.
Contact Us
Phone: 03 9926 2472