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Parish of Our Lady of the Way
Your generosity sustains our parish community, preserves our historic churches, and extends God's love to those in need.
137+
Years of Service
3
Historic Churches
5,000+
Parishioners
100%
Goes to Parish
Why Your Gift Matters
As Australia's largest Catholic parish, the Parish of Our Lady of the Way serves thousands of parishioners across North Sydney, Lavender Bay, and Kirribilli. Our three historic churches — St Francis Xavier, St Mary's, and Our Lady Star of the Sea — are places of prayer, community, and service.
Your generous giving sustains our daily Masses, sacramental programs, youth ministry, social justice outreach, and the ongoing maintenance of our beautiful heritage buildings. Every gift, large or small, makes a real difference.
$164,900
raised across all campaigns this year
How to Contribute
Make a secure one-off or recurring donation online via credit card or direct debit through our parish giving portal.
Transfer directly to the parish account. Please include your name and the fund you wish to support as the reference.
Parish Account Details
Account Name: Catholic Parish of St Mary North Sydney Lavender Bay
BSB: 062 784
Account No: 00901395
Place your gift in the collection basket at any of our three churches during Sunday Mass. Envelopes are available at the entrance.
Set up a regular weekly or monthly gift by completing a planned giving envelope or direct debit form, available from the parish office.
Leave a lasting legacy for future generations by including the parish in your will. Speak with our parish office for more information.
We gratefully accept donations of goods, services, and time. Contact us to discuss how your skills or resources can support the parish.
Make a Difference
Direct your gift to a specific cause close to your heart. Every campaign is managed transparently with regular updates to donors.

Our historic St Francis Xavier Church requires urgent stonework restoration to preserve this 130-year-old heritage building for future generations. Your gift directly funds skilled conservation work.
58% funded
Support our growing youth ministry programs including First Communion preparation, Confirmation classes, and the vibrant Sunday Youth Mass community at St Mary's.
59% funded
Help us support vulnerable members of our community through the St Vincent de Paul Society, Jesuit Refugee Service, and our local pastoral care and welfare programs.
69% funded
Our parish choir and musicians enrich every Mass with beautiful sacred music. Your support funds instruments, sheet music, training, and our annual music ministry programs.
51% funded
Donations to the Parish Building & Maintenance Fund and certain welfare funds are tax-deductible. A receipt will be issued for all donations over $2.
All online transactions are processed through a secure, encrypted payment gateway. Your financial details are never stored on our servers.
You will receive an email receipt for every online donation. For cash or cheque donations, please request a receipt from the parish office.
Common Questions
Have a question about donating, planned giving, or bequests? Our parish team is happy to help.
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Every gift — no matter the size — helps us serve our community, maintain our churches, and share God's love with those in need.