St.Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Parish Canberra

13/04/2026

We say goodbye to Fr Praveen, whose presence has been a true blessing to our community. Your kindness, wisdom, and unwavering faith have touched so many lives, and your guidance will be deeply missed.
Thank you for your dedication, your compassion, and the countless ways you have inspired us to grow in faith and love. As you begin this new chapter, may God continue to guide and bless you abundantly.
You will always remain in our prayers and in our hearts. Farewell and God bless, Fr Praveen 🙏
Photo courtesy 🙏 Shinu Jacob

08/04/2026

Walking with Christ through His passion, reflecting on His love, and preparing our hearts for the joy of Easter. 🙏✨

04/04/2026

Wishing everyone a joyful and blessed Easter!
Alleluia! Christ is Risen!
— St Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Parish, Canberra

04/04/2026

✝️🌅 Happy Easter!
“He is not here; He has risen!” (Matthew 28:6)
As we celebrate the joy of the Resurrection this Easter, may the Risen Christ fill your hearts and homes with peace, hope, and new life.
May this blessed day remind us of God’s endless love and the victory of life over death.
Wishing everyone a joyful and blessed Easter!
Alleluia! Christ is Risen!
— St Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Parish, Canberra

03/04/2026

✝️ Our parish community gathered in prayer this Good Friday, meditating on the Passion of our Lord through the Way of the Cross. A blessed time of devotion and reflection as we remember the great sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
"But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities… and by His wounds we are healed." — Isaiah 53:5 ✝️

02/04/2026

29/03/2026

Hosanna!
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’ 🌿✝️
Together we welcomed the Lord with palms, prayer, and joyful hearts as we began the sacred journey of Holy Week.

29/03/2026

Grace-filled moments from our Lenten Retreat 2026 by Fr Benny Mudanattu🙏
A time of prayer, reflection, and renewal as we journey together towards Easter. Thankful for everyone who joined and made it a blessed experience. ✝️

27/03/2026

25/03/2026

The Parish Lenten Retreat will be conducted by Fr. Benny Mundanattu.
26–27 March 2026 (Thu & Fri): 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
28 March 2026 (Sat): 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue (Saturday only): St Peter Chanel’s Catholic Church
49 Weston St, Yarralumla ACT 2600

18/12/2025

Dec 18: Feast of the Miraculous Cross at Mylapore