Welcome to the Catholic Church in the Brunswick Valley

Parish Message

A warm welcome to all,

“Whether you’ve lived here for a long time, have just moved here or are visiting, we hope this website will provide you with a glimpse of God’s work within our parish community.

Situated in the delightful Brunswick Valley in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales our parish includes the towns of Mullumbimby, Ocean Shores and the surrounding villages of Brunswick Heads, Bayside, Billinudgel, New Brighton, South Golden Beach, Fern Beach, The Pocket, Yelgun and Main Arm.

We invite you to join us in our parish life – the vibrant Masses, our Catholic School and social activity groups which bring us together as a family of God.”

Father David Gilbey – Parish Administrator

Fr David’s Annual Leave

• Fr David will be absent from the Parish from Monday 19 October to Friday 13 November (inclusive).
• There will be no Masses celebrated in the Parish during this time.
• During Fr David’s absence Our Lady of Lourdes and St John’s Churches will have CELEBRATION OF THE WORD with HOLY COMMUNION.
• During this time Mass will be celebrated each week at St Finbarr’s Church at Byron Bay on Saturday evening at 6pm.
• If a priest is urgently required, please contact Fr Peter at the Ballina Parish on (02) 6681 1048