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The heart of Fremantle’s Catholic community for 131 years.

NOTICE

Fr Andrew Chen OMI, Australian Oblate Provincial, wishes to announce the passing of Fr John McLauglin OMI on Saturday 20 December, surrounded by his sisters.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday 31 December at 9.30am in the Basilica of St Patrick, and will be followed by a burial at Fremantle Cemetery.

Christmas Mass Timetable

Christmas Eve – 24 December

No Adoration or Midday Mass
Carols at 5.15pm before the 5.30pm Children’s Mass
6pm Mass at St Anne’s Church, North Fremantle
Carols at 8pm before the 8.30pm Mass
Carols at 11.30pm before the Midnight Mass

Christmas Day – 25 December

8am Mass
9.30am Italian Mass
11am Mass
No Mass at St Anne’s Church, North Fremantle
No 5pm Evening Mass in the Basilica

Saturday 27 December to 31 January

Reconciliation only from 10am to 12noon

Please note the Parish Office will close on Tuesday 23 December and re-open Tuesday 13 January. For anything urgent please email parishmanager@fremantlestpatricks.org.au

Welcome to St Patrick's Basilica!

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Since 1894, St Patrick’s Basilica has been the home of Fremantle’s Catholic community, and has played a significant role in the development of a small port city into the bustling and vibrant town it is today.

Now, more than 125 years since the first Oblate priests arrived in Fremantle, the Basilica continues to support the Fremantle community in its continued growth and development.

Led by Parish Priest Father Meno Basti OMI, a team of dedicated Priests, Brothers, Sisters and parishioners work across the Fremantle area to provide compassion, support and comfort to all, regardless of faith.

Keep up to date with the Basilica...

Newsletter

  • Sunday 20 December 2025
    We must not gloss over too quickly the difficult circumstances described in today's Gospel. The way that Joseph and Mary face these circumstances tells us much about these holy people and their faith in God.

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Mass times

Monday

12pm

Tuesday

12pm

Wednesday

12pm

Thursday

12pm

Friday

12pm

Saturday

12pm

6pm

Sunday

8am

11am

5pm

Special masses

Italian Mass: 9.30am each Sunday

St Anne’s, North Fremantle: 8.15am each Sunday

Polish Mass: First Sunday of the Month, 12.15pm

Reconciliation

First Friday of Each Month: 11am

Saturday: 9.30am, 11am, 4.30pm

Our work

We are here for the entire Fremantle community, every weekend and for every major celebration.
Ministries

Opportunities for parishioners to join in celebration of faith.

Pastoral Care

Find out how we support the entire Fremantle community.

Music

Our talented musicians and choir enrich every celebration.

Sacraments

No matter your age, we can help you develop your faith.

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