In 2007, Fr. George Kondukkala began celebrating Holy Mass at Wollongong Cathedral. In December 2011, Fr. Thomas Alukka was appointed as chaplain. By 2012, the Malayalam Mass was celebrated at Balgownie Catholic Church. Since 2021, St. Mary of the Rosary Church in Berkeley has been used for Holy Mass and Faith Formation. Catechism classes began on September 7, 2012, with just three classes and three teachers. Today, we have 119 students from Kindergarten to Year 12, supported by 22 dedicated teachers.
Priests who have served our community: Fr. Thomas Alukka (December 2011 – August 2015), Fr. Sijo George Edakkudiyil (August 2015 – May 2, 2019), Fr. George Mankuzhikary (May 5, 2019 – June 2020), Fr. Binu Maliekal (June 2020 – February 2023), Fr. Sebastian Mandapathil (February 2023 – Present)
Principals who have led our Catechism program: Geese Chenathukaran, Cinto Augustine, Rosemary Philip, Jolly Binoy (Current)
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
09:30AM: Catechism class
10:30AM: Holy Qurbana
VICAR
Fr Sebastian Mandapathil
- +61 422 598 918
- babumandapathil@gmail.com
Department Contact Info
Jolly Binoy
Principal
- jbinoy2004@gmail.com
St Thomas Mission, Wollongong