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Welcome to the official site of the Franciscans of the Immaculate in Western Australia. Our site features the religious life of the Franciscans of the Immaculate: friars, sisters and lay faithful, our apostolate as well as our mission to bring the Immaculata to the whole world. We hope you enjoy your visit to our site. Ave Maria!

Vocations video for young men in Australia

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We have put together a vocations video for the Australian Mission of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate. It can be seen on the Vocations Page.

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Yes, its Friar Gabriel again - with his particular style of cultivating devotion to Our Lady.

14 minute version of video available on AirMaria.com Shorter 10 minute version available on YouTube.com

Bluff Knoll Men's Lenten Retreat

The Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate in Perth led a Lenten Men's Retreat at Stirling Range Retreat Centre 27-29 March 2009. The "highlight" of the weekend event was the climb up Bluff Knoll and celebrating Holy Mass at the top. This video was produced for our "Mission Down Under" series on AirMaria.com - a video blog run by our friars in Connecticut, USA.


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Divine Mercy Procession 2009

Fr. Joseph Michael went on this 50km procession from St. Michael’s Cathedral in Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia to the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Marian Hills, Tarcutta, NSW. He was the chaplain (and cameraman) to this group of approximately 70 Catholics of various ages. The journey was spread over the course of several days, camping along the way.

A Day With Mary

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A Day with MaryDates & Venues
"A Day with Mary" (ADWM) is an international apostolate dedicated to the promotion of the message of Our Lady of Fatima by organising a day of prayer, of hymns and praises, and the reception of the Sacraments as well as Marian conferences. To know more about the ADWM and upcoming venues in Western Australia, please visit this page.
   

Retreat Centre

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RetreatsFacilities & Talks
Our community in Toodyay, Western Australia offers a beautiful facility for private and group retreats for those who are seeking to find weekend repose away from busy everyday life. Located in the scenic country in the outskirts of Perth, the place promises opportunity for a fruitful spiritual experience. Sacraments and even conferences will be provided by the friars for those who are interested to visit our place. Learn more about this by visiting our Retreat Centre page.
   

Radio Broadcast

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Mass MediaRadio Broadcast
The "Gate of Heaven" Catholic Radio is a part time apostolic initiative of the Franciscans of the Immaculate in Western Australia. Broadcasting on 107.9FM Radio Fremantle, Western Australia, Catholic Radio every Sunday 7:30pm-9:00pm, the friars deal with interesting Catholic topics such as the family, Our Lady, the Magisterium, moral and bioethical issues. To learn more about this apostolate and to find out how you can help us, please visit our Catholic Radio page.
   

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About AusMaria

AusMaria (an abbreviation of the slogan "Australia pro Maria") is the official site of the Franciscans of the Immaculate in Western Australia and offers information on the life, mission and activities of the religious of the Franciscans of the Immaculate - friars and sisters. Updates of their apostolate and events can also be viewed through the site. Following the example of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe, the friars are engaged in the use of mass media in the work of evangelisation. If you have any question regarding our site, please feel free to contact us. Ave Maria!

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Greetings! I am Friar Cyprian, your webmaster, and I hope you enjoy your visit to our site. If you have any question, comment or suggestions, please feel free to contact me and I'll see what I can do. May the Lord with His Holy Mother bless you and your loved ones. Ave Maria!



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