St. Joseph's Melkite Catholic Church

St. Joseph's Melkite Catholic Church is located in Fairfield, Melbourne, Victoria. The church serves the Melkite Catholic congregation and follows the Byzantine Rite. The parish was founded in 1971 with the arrival of Father Joseph Awaad, who served for seventeen years and oversaw the purchase of the church building in Fairfield in 1975. The church is dedicated to serving all people with commitment to principles of justice, dignity, and respect. It values diversity, integrity, and excellence. The congregation traces its roots to Melkite Catholic migration to Australia beginning in the mid-19th century. The church offers various services including Divine Liturgy, Vespers, and special feast day celebrations.

Address

40 Gillies St, Fairfield VIC 3078, Australia

Denomination

Catholic

Phone

+61 3 9481 6846

Languages

English, Arabic

Last updated August 2026

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