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Ellerslie

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: We, the parish of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Ellerslie are God's people seeking God's purpose and fulfilling them through service, inspired by the Holy Spirit, assisted through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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Infant Baptism (<7 yo)

2026 Sacramental Programme

RCIA/ RCIC Programme

Who We Are

Our parish story began in 1847, when Catholic families first gathered for Mass in Ellerslie. In 1904, the Church of the Immaculate Conception was built in memory of Monsignor Walter McDonald, and it has remained the heart of our community ever since.
From those early beginnings, our parish has grown into a vibrant and diverse family of faith. We are blessed with parishioners from many cultures and backgrounds from the Pacific islands and Asia, united by a spirit of inclusivity, belonging, and shared faith. In recent years, the Vietnamese and Syro-Malabar Catholic community has also made its home with us, enriching our parish life even further.
Today, we give thanks for the legacy passed down to us and warmly welcome all who come through our doors to share in the life of our parish.

For 'Mother of Perpetual Help Syro-Malabar Catholic Mission', Auckland, click here to be redirected to their website.

ICP Events/ Activities

21st Nov - NO Mass, Only Liturgy of the Word at 9am.

30th Nov - 1st Sunday of Advent

6th Dec - Parish Working Bee

14th Dec - IC PARISH FEAST DAY

18th Dec - Advent Reconciliation Service @7.00pm

Would you like to make our Parish your home church?

If you have enjoyed coming to our parish and find it is somewhere you would like to belong to, we welcome you to register and get to know more of what we do and who we are.
Please fill this form and email it back to our Parish Office. Alternatively, the forms are available in the church back foyer where you can fill in and drop it off at the Parish Office.

Click here to access Parish Registration Form

Can You be of Service to Our Parish?

According to the Bible, every Christian has been given at least one spiritual gift to use in service to the body of Christ.
Each of us can use whatever gift we have received to serve others, our parish as faithful stewards of God’s grace.
If we are of service, we do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.

Take some time to reflect and have a look at the Volunteer list at the back of the Registration Form (Link above).
See what gifts you can bring to the service of our parish and our Lord Jesus Christ.

Blessings to you all!