Saint Joseph and the Christ Child by Guido Reni, 1640
St. Joseph's Church in Boronia originated from the Ferntree Gully Parish, becoming its own parish in 1964, with Father J.L. O'Neill as the first parish priest overseeing the growth of the area, its school, and buildings on 16 acres at 212 Boronia Road, eventually leading to the formation of other nearby parishes like
St. Bernadette's and St. Luke's as the population expanded.
The parish's history reflects the rapid growth of the Knox area, with its early focus on establishing Catholic education through
St. Joseph's Primary School, which started classes in 1964.
Parish Priest: Fr Mirek Knap CR
Parish Priests over the years
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 ~ 1979
Father Michael Morgan ~ Assistant
1979 ~ 1979
Father John Van Suylen ~ Assistant
1980 ~ 1983
Father Terry Bergin ~ Assistant
1984 ~ 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 ~ 1996
Father Michael Casey ~ Administration
1997 ~ 2006
Father John Petrulis P.P.
2007 ~ 2008
Father Anthony A Cox SSC
2009 ~ Present
Father Miroslaw (Mirek) Knap CR
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Make yourself known, we are here to help.
If you have any queries, please contact our friendly Administration staff
Parish Finance: Leigh Bilston - Tue
Parish Secretary: Gerri Cheyne - Wed, Thur, Fri
Parish Pastoral: Luise Westwood - Tue
Contact details:
Ph: 03 9761 2124
Em: Boronia@cam.org.au
Ministries
- St Joseph's & St Bernadette's FETE Committee
- St Vincent de Paul
- Liturgy
- Religious Education
- Parish Pastoral Council
- Safeguarding Committee
- RCIA Co-Ordinator
- Communion to the Sick
- Children's Liturgy