Hospitality Houses Grow - 5th Ed.        [ Last Updated 11 October, 2005]

This list was first prepared by the 'Manly Union' executive in 1999 and continues to grow as individual priests develop the concept of promoting fraternity through sharing their homes wherever possible.

Priests looking to stretch their holiday budget may find this listing very helpful - a trip around Australia could almost be a possibility where in the past it may have been out of reach! And what a good way to rest and relax at the same time as enjoying the company and friendship of brother priests.  

Of course, not every presbytery has a sufficiently gregarious occupant to be able to welcome clergy travellers; some do not have the facilities or space; and others may have concerns about providing meals. Still others have concerns about having to 'entertain' their guests even as they carry on their normal busy workload.

Therefore the following priests are happy to extend hospitality to the 'self sufficient' traveller, who is happy to accept minimal attention. A clean bed and self serve breakfast is the most itinerants should expect. Anything more could be an imposition. The normal stay would be less than a week, unless negotiated beforehand.

Naturally, NCP accepts no liability for any problems that might arise!

ADELAIDE SA

John Swann
484 Magill Rd., Kensington Gardens 5068
(08) 8431 6932

Brian Angus
253 Military Rd, Semaphore SA 5019
(08) 8449 6378                                         

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BUNBURY WA

The Administrator,

St. Patrick's Cathedral,
18 Parkfield St., Bunbury 6230
(08) 9721 2141

Brian Sykes
17 Stirling St, Bunbury 6230
(08) 9721 4547        

Bernard Dwyer        

3A Ballard Heights, Albany 6330

(08) 9844 1127    (Accommodation available for 2) 

  Frank Feain (Deacon)

  "Karriholm"  Elllis St, Pemberton 6260

   (10 rooms with ensuite / 10 rooms with shared facilities)

               (08) 9776 1734  or  (08) 9776 0280

               email: frankandlu@bigpond.com

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BALLARAT VIC

Eugene McKinnon
117 Bentinck St, Portland 3305
(03) 5523 1046

Paul Mercovich

37 Queens Avenue, St Arnaud Vic 3746

(03) 5495 1804

also: St Joseph's Presbytery

7 Learmonth St,  Charlton Vic

Patrick Mugavin

23 Dinwoodie St, Hamilton Vic 3300

(03) 5571 1161

Email: pmugavin@datafast.net.au

Justin Driscoll

482 Gillies St, Wendouree 3355

(03) 5339 2302

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CAIRNS QLD

Miah McSweeny
Reed Rd, Trinity Park Qld 4879
(07) 4057 6055

John Newman
26 Mabel St., Atherton 4883
(07) 4091 1125

Michael Bonner
4 Muir St., Gordonvale 4865
(07) 4056 1187

Frank Gordon
11 Grace St., Innisfail 4860
(07) 4061 6633

Robert Greenup OSA
57 Constance St., Mareeba 4880
(07) 4092 1077

John Butcher
7 Monash Ave, Malanda 4885 
(07) 4096 5156

Genazzano Conference/Retreat Centre,
Powley Rd, Yuncaburra 4872
(07) 4095 3232

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CANBERRA-GOULBURN NSW

John Armstrong

St. Christopher's Cathedral,
55 Franklin St., Forrest 2603
(02) 6295 9555

Tom Thornton
Queens St, Moruya 2537
(02) 4474 2024

Mick MacAndrew
30 Queen St, Bombala NSW 2632
(02) 6458 3020

Michael Burke
Gipps St, Bega 2550
(02) 6492 1058

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DARWIN NT

John Kelliher MSC

St. Mary's Cathedral,
90 Smith St, Darwin 0801
(08) 8981 2863

Also:  2-bedroom flat
         in JABIRU (Kakadu National park)

         ($20 per person per night)

Brian Healy
6 Hartley St., Alice Springs 0871
(08) 8952 1049

The Parish Priest
11 Second St., Katherine 0851
(08) 8971 1460

The Parish Priest

Christ the King,
Tennant Creek 0861
(08) 8962 2021

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GERALDTON WA

Michael Morrissey

St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral,
7 Maitland St., Geraldton 6530
(08) 9921 3221

Holiday house for priests & religious
21 Haselby St., Kalbarri 6536

Contact: Gwen Voigt (08) 9921 3221  

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HOBART  TAS

John Wall
275 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay 7005
(03) 6224 3797;   (03) 6224 1423

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LISMORE NSW

Dennis Carroll
St Carthages's Cathedral,
6 Leycester St, Lismore NSW 2480
Ph: (02 ) 6621 2271 Fax: (02 ) 6621 2301  

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MELBOURNE VIC

Tony Guelen
160 Foster St, Dandenong 3175
(03) 9791 4611

Geoff Baron
St. Patrick's Cathedral,
Cathedral Place, East Melbourne 3002
(03) 9662 2233

Peter Kenny
22 Robinson St, Moonee Ponds 3039
(03) 9370 5035

Des Magennis
78 Hargraves St, Castlemaine 3450
(03) 5472 1900

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PERTH WA

Placid Spearritt OSB 
Holy Trinity Abbey
New Norcia 6509
(08) 9654 8018

Noel Tobin (Retired)
247 Eddystone Avenue, Beldon 6027
(08) 9401 7299

John Jegorow
16 Pelican Pde, Ballajura 6066
(08) 9249 1247

Peter Bianchini
84 Keighty Rd West Shenton Park 6008
(08) 93815383 

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PARRAMATTA NSW

Gerry Iverson
198 Old Prospect Rd, Greystanes 2145

(02) 9631 8135

Holiday Units, Bateau Bay (Central Coast)

[2x2 bedroom self contained units]
Contact: Lyn Olander,  Ph: (02) 4721 2509

Peter Blayney

Mt. Kurrajong House of Prayer,
450 East Kurrajong Rd, East Kurrajong 2758
(02) 4576 6199

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SALE VIC

Mark Godridge Adm.

St Mary's Cathedral
Sale 3853
(03) 5144 4100

Bernie Mahony
142 Princess Highway, Pakenham 3810
(03) 5941 1217

Herman Hengel
3 Witton St, Warragul 3820
(03) 5623 1642

Peter Kooloos
31 Ogilvy Street, Leongatha VIC 3953
(03) 5662 2020

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SANDHURST  VIC

Rom Hayes Adm St. Kilian's,
161 McCrae St., Bendigo 3550
(03) 5443 4800

Dennis Crameri
42 Arundel St., Benalla 3672
(03) 5762 2060

Mons. John White
1 Ford St., Wangaratta 3677
(03) 5722 1970

Mons Peter Jeffrey
121 Knight St, Shepparton
(03) 5821 2633

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SYDNEY  NSW

Mons. Kerry Bayada
389 Port Hacking Rd., Caringbah 2229
(02) 9524 7283

Tony Doherty
13 Ian St, Rose Bay NSW 2029
(02) 9371 7112

Peter Christie

59 Bradley Head Rd,

Mosman NSW 2088

(02) 9969 7669

office@bscliftongardens.org.au

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TOOWOOMBA QLD

Kerry Costigan

St Monica's Presbytery
Oakey Qld 4401
(07) 4691 1043

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TOWNSVILLE QLD

Bp. Michael Putney
9 Acacia SI, Mundingburra
(07) 4728 2715

Terry Lyons

400 Ross River Rd., Cranbrook 4814
(07)4779 1404

Dave Lancini

Ryan Community Centre,
Morindo Drive, Kirwan 4817
(07) 4723 9844

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