The parishes of Oakleigh and Oakleigh East were twinned in 2006. Fr John Magri took over the administration of both parish in June/July, 2006, with the support of the parishioners from both parishes.
Fr Joe Hynan, the previous Parish Priest of Sacred Heart, Oakleigh, moved to another parish. Fr Paul Maher, previous Parish Priest of Christ Our Holy Redeemer, East Oakleigh, retired from active ministry (or at least as Parish Priest as he has been very active in his retirement.