Welcome to Campus Ministry, Fremantle
The work of Campus Ministry is at the heart of the community at The University of Notre Dame Australia. Guided by a rich tradition of Catholic faith and values, the efforts of Campus Ministry are centred on the person of Jesus Christ and dedicated to assisting staff and students alike to encounter Him in their everyday activities.
The Campus Ministry team works to share the joy of the Gospel and hopes to promote, encourage and engage students’ faith on campus and to offer the chance for students and staff to flourish and seek excellence beyond measurable academic criteria.
Notre Dame Campus Ministry provides opportunities for fun and friendship, for discovery and wonder, for prayer and service, for liturgy and life. In doing this, we hope to support the spiritual life of the University and allow students of Notre Dame to receive a holistic education.
We invite you to explore the many ways in which Campus Ministry can help you engage with the Catholic faith.
The following is a list of some of the opportunities which are currently available through Campus Ministry:
- Interaction between local and international students
- Opportunities for prayer and reflection
- Daily Mass in the Holy Spirit Chapel (Monday-Friday 12:35pm, except Tuesdays when Mass is at 8:30)
- Evening Prayer every Thursday at 4:30pm in the Holy Spirit Chapel
- The Holy Spirit Choir – singing sacred music open to singers of all skill levels
- Sunday Mass at 6pm in the Holy Spirit Chapel. This includes an opportunity to meet and form friendships with Fremantle locals)
- Scripture Study and Discussion
- Special Events and Guest Speakers
- Spiritual Retreats
Weekly reflection Friday 6th December 2019
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Pastoral care
In all that it does, the University seeks to provide an environment in which every student is encouraged and enabled to develop their own unique gifts and talents, to realise their God given potential, to realise their interconnectedness with all others and to seek to serve the common good.
Campus Ministry supports and assists in honouring significant moments in the lives of individuals or within the community whether they be issues of grief and loss like the loss of a loved one or a breakdown in a significant relationship, or also joyful occasions, such as preparing for marriage, the arrival of a child, graduation and the like.
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Mass times
Daily Mass
Mass Times
Weekdays 12:35pm (Confession is offered 30min before each Mass)
Sunday 6:00pmDaily Mass at Notre Dame is always open to anyone wishing to attend.
Eucharistic Adoration
12noon – 12:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Adoration is a beautiful way to spend time in silent prayer with Jesus Christ present in the Blessed Sacrament exposed on the altar within a display case called a monstrance.
Wednesday School and Division Masses
Throughout the thirteen weeks of each semester, one Mass each week is offered particularly for the various Schools and Divisions of the University. This occurs during the regular 12.35pm Mass time and is usually on Wednesday. These Masses which are offered for the various Schools and Divisions but they are of course open to the entire Notre Dame community. See the 2019 Division Mass roster.
Sunday Evening Mass
Mass is offered every Sunday evening at 6pm. Any person who wishes to attend is very welcome. The community that gathers for Sunday Mass includes students involved in the Study Abroad Programme of the University and residents of Fremantle and beyond.
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Prayer times and resources
The Rosary
The Rosary is a simple prayer directed to Jesus through His mother Mary. All are welcome to join us.For more on the Rosary read this: www.catholic.com/tracts/the-rosary
Stations of the Cross – Every Tuesday during Lent - 12:35pm
The Stations of the Cross have long been part of the devotional tradition of the Catholic Church. They are a re-enactment of the passion and suffering of Jesus Christ, telling the story of the final events leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection.Please join us.
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Vocations
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Holy Spirit Choir
If you are interested in being involved with musical life at Notre Dame then the Holy Spirit choir would love to hear from you.
Our choir is mainly made up of Notre Dame students who come from across all faculties. Our singers have varying levels of singing experience but we all share a passion for music. We sing a wide range of repertoire from sacred to contemporary music.
Our rehearsals are held on Monday evenings at 7.00pm and are focused around improving each singer’s musicality and confidence, creating a strong homogenous choral sound and having fun making music together.
We also have the privilege of performing at some of the University’s most prestigious events including the mid-year Graduation ceremony and Assumption Mass.
Please contact our director Campus Ministry at campusministry@nd.edu.au if you are interested or would like any further information.
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Faith development
Throughout each semester, Campus Ministry offers a variety of ways that help you develop your faith. Such experiences include:
- Evenings of Theological Reflection
- Scripture Study and Discussion
- Special Events and Guest Speakers
- Learning to Pray
- Programmes for Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
- Engaging with your Parish
Return to this page for event announcements.
For more information please contact:
Mr Tom Gourlay
Email: tom.gourlay@nd.edu.au
Phone: 9433 0260 -
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross have long been part of the devotional tradition of the Catholic Church. They are a re-enactment of the passion and suffering of Jesus Christ, telling the story of the final events leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection. In 1994, the late Mrs Dianne Wansbrough, one of the early Governors and a great supporter of the School of Nursing, commissioned well-known Australian artist, Peter Schipperheyn, to create a series of 14 Stations for the Fremantle Campus. Beginning in the Malloy Courtyard and ending in the University’s Chapel, the series of bronze panels follow a path through the two main courtyards.
Every year on Good Friday, the University hosts a special Stations of the Cross service. For information on this event please contact the Campus Ministry Office on 9433 0581.
The story of the stations are included in the Public tours of the Fremantle Campus
which are held every Friday (excluding public holidays) at 11am throughout the year -
Useful websites
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Contact us
Fremantle Campus Ministry Facebook
Chaplain: Mariusz Grzech
Phone: 08 9433 0551
Email: mariusz.grzech1@nd.edu.auManager, Campus Ministry, Tom Gourlay
Phone: 08 9433 0620
Email: tom.gourlay@nd.edu.auEvents and Administration
Jessica O'Keefe
Phone: 08 9433 0629
Email: jessica.okeefe@nd.edu.auBelinda Norris
Phone: 08 9433 0736
Email: belinda.norris@nd.edu.au