Our Lady of Lebanon
Maronite Catholic Parish
Thornbury, Melbourne
Our Parish
Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Parish has been serving the Maronite faithful of Melbourne since 1955.
Founded through the vision of Monsignor Paul El-Khoury and the dedication of early Lebanese migrants, the parish has grown from a small congregation gathering in Carlton to one of the largest Maronite communities in Australia.
Today, our parish serves generations of Maronite families while welcoming all people seeking to encounter Christ through the rich spiritual heritage of the Maronite Church.
Located in Thornbury, Our Lady of Lebanon Parish is a place of prayer, worship, community, education and service, bringing together people from across Melbourne to celebrate faith, family and culture.
What is the Maronite Church?
Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Parish has been serving the Maronite faithful of Melbourne since 1955.
Founded through the vision of Monsignor Paul El-Khoury and the dedication of early Lebanese migrants, the parish has grown from a small congregation gathering in Carlton to one of the largest Maronite communities in Australia.
Today, our parish serves generations of Maronite families while welcoming all people seeking to encounter Christ through the rich spiritual heritage of the Maronite Church.
Located in Thornbury, Our Lady of Lebanon Parish is a place of prayer, worship, community, education and service, bringing together people from across Melbourne to celebrate faith, family and culture.
Father Richard Jabour
Parish Priest
m: 0420 294 742
e: frrichard@maronitesvictoria.org
Our Parish Priests
Monsignor Joe Takchi OAM
E.V for interstate parishes
m: 0418 567 657
e: mjkt@maronitesvictoria.org
Fr Eli Yammine
Assistant Parish Priest
m: 0450 426427
e: freli@maronitesvictoria.org
