The Parish of Boronia is one of the 7 parishes in the Knox Deanery. It came into being after
dividing from Ferntree Gully in 1964. Encompassing Bayswater, Boronia, The Basin and Wantirna
South, the ''founding' Parish Priest, Fr. J.L.O'Neill, had 16 acres of land placed in his charge.
Succeeding priests gradually added to the original buildings and facilities as both the Parish and its
associated St Joseph's school grew in numbers.
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As the population expanded, surrounding parishes broke away becoming independently established,
until the final configuration made up the Parish of Boronia, St. Joseph's and St. Bernadette's.
The Parish offers many opportunities for involvement centering around the celebration of Mass both
Saturday evening and Sunday mornings. Detailed information about Parish history and services can
be obtained from the Parish House located on the church site at 212 Boronia Road, Boronia or by
phoning on 9761 2124.
Parish Priests & Assistants of
"St Joseph's & St Bernadette's"
- 1964 ~ 1969 Father John Lawrence O'Neill P.P
- 1970 ~ 1993 Father John Cross P.P
- 1972 ~ 1974 Father Frank Bellett ~ Assistant
- 1975 ~ 1977 Father Grant O'Neill ~ Assistant
- 1978 Father Michael Morgan ~ Assistant
- 1979 Father John Van Suylen ~ Assistant
- 1980 ~ 1983 Father Terry Bergin ~ Assistant
- 1984 Father Vincent Piele ~ Assistant
- 1984 ~ 1987 Father Anthony Shallue ~ Assistant
- 1988 ~ 1993 Father Ronald Lowe ~ Assistant
- 1994 ~ 1996 Father Victor Rubeo P.P.
- 1996 Father Michael Casey ~ Administration
- 1997 Father John Petrulis P.P
- Father Tony Cox
- 2009 ~ Present Father Miroslaw (Mirek) Knap CR