DiasporaEcho continues its special coverage of St. Charbel Feast celebrations across Lebanese diaspora parishes around the world, this time highlighting Australia, where St. Charbel Maronite Parish in Greensvale, Victoria, is preparing to celebrate its annual Novena from 10 to 19 July 2026, bringing together the Lebanese community and faithful from various Eastern Catholic Churches.
The celebrations begin on Friday, 10 July, and continue daily at 6:00 p.m., featuring the Divine Office, Holy Mass, and a procession in honor of St. Charbel. Throughout the Novena, special liturgies will be celebrated by Maronite, Melkite, and Syriac Catholic clergy, reflecting the spiritual richness and unity of the Eastern Churches.
A highlight of the program is Sunday, 12 July, when three liturgical celebrations will take place: a morning Mass with a procession, a First Holy Communion Mass, and an evening Mass and procession. The Novena will conclude on Sunday, 19 July, with the closing celebration of the Feast of St. Charbel, expected to draw a large gathering of faithful from across Victoria.
St. Charbel Maronite Parish in Greensvale is one of the most prominent Maronite parishes in the state of Victoria and serves as a major spiritual center for the Lebanese community in Australia. Each year, it welcomes thousands of pilgrims and worshippers who come to seek the intercession and blessings of St. Charbel.
Program Highlights
10–11 July: Divine Office, Holy Mass, and procession.
12 July: Three liturgical celebrations, including the First Holy Communion Mass.
13 July: Melkite Catholic Mass.
14–15 July: Maronite Masses followed by processions.
16 July: Syriac Catholic Mass followed by Eucharistic Adoration until 10:00 p.m.
17 July: Special Mass for Lebanese political parties, community organizations, and the Lebanese community, followed by a procession.
19 July: Closing celebration of the St. Charbel Novena.

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