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Getting to Mass

Find Mass in Canberra

Every Catholic church within easy reach of campus, with Mass, confession and adoration times, contact details and how to get there from ANU. Times are checked each semester but parishes do change them - please confirm with the parish before travelling, especially on public holidays.

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  • St John the Evangelist Chapel (ANU)

    Campus chapel - ANU Catholic Society & chaplaincy

    Weekday
    Friday 5:30 pm (teaching weeks)
    Confession
    Friday 4:30-5:20 pm (teaching weeks), or by asking the chaplain
    Adoration
    Friday 4:30-5:25 pm (teaching weeks)Open accessOpen for Society liturgies; contact us to pray here at other times.

    51 Daley Road, Acton ACT 2601 · Step-free entry from Daley Road footpath.

    From ANU: On campus - 10 minute walk from Kambri along Daley Road.

    DirectionsParish website

    Last verified 2026-07-21 — always confirm with the parish.

  • St Christopher's Cathedral

    Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn

    Sunday
    8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 5:00 pm
    Vigil
    Saturday 5:00 pm
    Weekday
    Mon-Fri 12:15 pm; Saturday 9:00 am
    Confession
    Saturday 11:00 am-12:00 pm; Saturday 4:00-4:45 pm
    Adoration
    Weekdays after 12:15 pm Mass (times vary)Open accessCathedral open during the day.

    55 Franklin Street, Forrest ACT 2603 · Wheelchair access via side entrance; accessible parking on Franklin Street.

    From ANU: Bus toward Manuka from the City interchange (~20 min) or ~10 min drive.

    DirectionsParish website(02) 6239 9846

    Last verified 2026-07-21 — always confirm with the parish.

  • St Brigid's

    North Canberra parish

    Sunday
    8:00 am
    Confession
    Before Sunday Mass or by appointment

    2 Bancroft Street, Dickson ACT 2602 · Level entry from the car park.

    From ANU: Easy cycle or walk from north-side residences; light rail + short walk from the City.

    DirectionsParish website(02) 6248 5925

    Last verified 2026-07-21 — always confirm with the parish.

  • Sts Peter & Paul (FSSP)

    Traditional Latin Mass - Priestly Fraternity of St Peter

    Sunday
    8:00 am (Low Mass), 10:00 am (Sung Mass)
    Weekday
    See parish bulletin
    Confession
    Before each Mass

    18 Garran Place, Garran ACT 2605 · Ramp access at main entrance.

    From ANU: Society members regularly carpool - ask on our channels. ~15 min drive.

    DirectionsParish website

    Last verified 2026-07-21 — always confirm with the parish.

  • St Patrick's

    Historic inner-city church, Canberra Central parish

    Sunday
    8:00 am
    Confession
    By appointment

    1 Donaldson Street, Braddon ACT 2612 · Small step at entrance; assistance available.

    From ANU: 20 minute walk from Kambri through the City, or any Northbourne Avenue bus.

    DirectionsParish website(02) 6248 5925

    Last verified 2026-07-21 — always confirm with the parish.

  • Holy Rosary (Blackfriars)

    Dominican parish - the Society's spiritual roots

    Sunday
    10:00 am
    Vigil
    Saturday 5:00 pm
    Weekday
    Tue-Fri 5:30 pm
    Confession
    Saturday 4:15-4:45 pm; Before weekday Mass on request
    Adoration
    First FridaysOpen access

    30 Phillip Avenue, Watson ACT 2602 · Step-free access.

    From ANU: Light rail to EPIC + 15 min walk, or ~10 min drive.

    DirectionsParish website(02) 6248 5925

    Last verified 2026-07-21 — always confirm with the parish.

  • St Joseph's

    Inner-north parish

    Sunday
    9:15 am
    Vigil
    Saturday 6:00 pm
    Weekday
    Wed & Fri 9:15 am
    Confession
    Saturday 5:30 pm or by appointment

    58 Boronia Drive, O'Connor ACT 2602 · Level entry.

    From ANU: Closest suburban parish to campus - 25 min walk or short cycle from Daley Road.

    DirectionsParish website(02) 6248 5925

    Last verified 2026-07-21 — always confirm with the parish.

  • St Benedict's

    South Canberra parish with adoration chapel

    Sunday
    9:00 am
    Vigil
    Saturday 6:00 pm
    Weekday
    See parish bulletin
    Confession
    Saturday before Vigil Mass
    Adoration
    Adoration chapel - extended hoursKeyed / PIN accessChapel access is by PIN code - contact the parish office to register.

    10 Tallara Parkway, Narrabundah ACT 2604 · Ramp access.

    From ANU: ~15 min drive; bus via the City and Kingston.

    DirectionsParish website(02) 6295 7879

    Last verified 2026-07-21 — always confirm with the parish.

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