The Parish of St Augustine’s in Kyabram was in the care of the Augustinians for over 100 years. Visits by priests began around 1875 and the first church, St Monica’s, was built at present-day Ky West in 1878. From 1886, Augustinians from Echuca ministered in the area until the parish, which includes St Patrick’s, Tongala, was established in 1903. Today, the Parish has two schools, St Augustine’s C
ollege (F-12) in Kyabram and St Patrick’s Primary in Tongala, both conducted for many years by the Brigidine Sisters. Our College introduced Year 11 & 12 in 2010 and we are at capacity with nearly 700 students. St Augustine’s church underwent major renovations and extensions in 2000. The new liturgical area enhances our liturgy and parishioner involvement. The Augustinian Fathers have had the responsibility of three parishes in the Sandhurst Diocese – Rochester, Echuca and Kyabram. Over a period of time, they have withdrawn their ministry till early 2006 when they withdrew from Kyabram. This was the last of the three parishes to return to the control of the diocese. The Augustinians were the last Religious Order to return parishes to the diocese. Fr Michael Morley who was Parish Priest of Tatura was asked to be also the Parish Priest of Kyabram. In January 2017, Fr Cornelio (Jinjo) Solis commenced Parish Priest of Kyabram Parish. We are basically a farming community relying on the farming sector to stimulate the financial growth of the town. The community have faced the hard times in the past with 10-year droughts etc but they have amazing resilience to keep ongoing. We welcome visitors to our town and especially to our parish. We would also enjoy your company at our weekend Masses or special liturgies during the year, such as Anzac Day, Mothers Day and others.
