“Through this Movement, I am calling all my children to consecrate themselves to my Heart, and to spread everywhere cenacles of prayer.” (473 i: May 13, 1992)
Welcome to the official website of the Marian Movement of Priests (MMP) in Oceania
The Annual MMP Retreat for Oceania at Kensington in 2017
Priests at the Annual MMP Retreat for Oceania at Kensington in 2018
MMP Retreat for Oceania at Galong in 2019
The 2022 Retreat at Galong
The 2023 Retreat at Galong
The International MMP Spiritual Exercises for priests in 2017 at Fatima, Portugal
Fr Luca Pescatori at Flemington on 8 November 2023
From left to right, Fr Luca Pescatori, Cardinal Oscar Cantoni (the local Diocesan Bishop), and Bishop Giovanni D’Ercole, at the formal commencement of the Cause of Beatification of Fr Stefano Gobbi at the Basilica in Como, Italy on 1 May 2024
NEWS
THE POPE
“Let us rejoice together for having received a new Vicar of Christ and Successor of Saint Peter! May 8 (the date of his election) is a special day for the Church, especially dedicated to Our Lady and to the Archangel Saint Michael. For us (in the MMP), in particular, it is the day chosen by Our Lady to begin in Fatima, through the Servant of God Fr. Stefano Gobbi, the Marian Movement of Priests – which She called “the work of love of her heart for her priests” and “the work of mercy for the Church and humanity” that the Most Holy Trinity entrusted to Her maternal love.Let us pray a lot, from now on, for the new Pope Leo XIV, so that he may be an instrument of Our Lady to guide the Church in this Time of purification towards the triumph of the Immaculate Heart, as She announced in Fatima. Our Lady expects from us a “strong unity of prayer and love” for the Pope. May our cenacles form a faithful defense for him and for the Church.“
CAUSE OF BEATIFICATION AND CANONIZATION FOR FR. STEFANO GOBBI
The Diocesean phase of the Cause of Beatification and Canonisation of Fr. Stefano Gobbi commenced on 1st May 2024, at a solemn Eucharistic Celebration in the Sanctuary of the Holy Crucifix in Como in Italy (see photo above). The Celebration was led by His Eminence Cardinal Oscar Cantoni, the Diocesan Bishop. Fr Luca has asked that we gather together to thank Our Lady by renewing our consecration to Her Immaculate Heart, of which Don Stefano was an example and apostle, to learn from Her to adore and live for the glory of the Most Holy Trinity.
ZOOM CENACLES
The MMP is conducting a range of internet (zoom) Cenacles each week (note that the zoom link for the first two of these cenacles is the same):
- a zoom Cenacle each TUESDAY at 7.00pm (Sydney time) led by Fr Hugh Thomas (the priest responsible for the MMP in NSW). To join-in, the link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
6583562187?pwd= dnpMT2o1WTZCZitOdUR0bk51WHM3dz 09 (or use Meeting ID: 658 356 2187 Passcode: MqK1Zq); and - a zoom Cenacle each WEDNESDAY at 5.00pm (Sydney time) led Matt Kilpatrick (Queensland) and Grace Mizzi (Victoria). To join-in, the link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
6583562187?pwd= dnpMT2o1WTZCZitOdUR0bk51WHM3dz 09 (or use Meeting ID: 658 356 2187 Passcode: MqK1Zq); and - a zoom Cenacle each WEDNESDAY at 8pm (Sydney time) led by Fr Pieter Ferwerda (the priest responsible for the MMP in Victoria). To join-in, the link is: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73290782597?pwd=VHR0MWVBYnZDc0N3amdTMllDY0ZlUT09 (or use Meeting ID: 732 9078 2597 and Passcode: 1BEY7b).; note that Fr Pieter also leads the rosary every night (other than Wednesday) at 8pm using the same link;
- a Cenacle each THURSDAY at 8pm (Perth time) the WA MMP. This Cenacle is on an application called ‘Jit.se‘ (similar to zoom). To join in, you can either download the application or simply choose (when asked) to join through your internet browser (if you have difficulties joining-in, call Marina on 0419 227 733). The link is: http://meet.jit.si/
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NOTE if you have not been able to participate ‘live’, there are some recorded cenacles with Fr Donal McIlraith and Fr Andrew Grace on the website. You can join-in and pray the cenacles whenever it suits you. You can access these recordings on the ‘ZOOM CENACLES‘ page on this website (under ‘CENACLES‘), or by clicking HERE.
KEY DATES TO REMEMBER
ANNUAL RETREAT FOR THE MMP IN OCEANIA IN 2025
The MMP will hold its Annual Retreat for Oceania at the Redemptorist Retreat Centre at Galong from 18th August to 22nd August 2025 (inclusive). The Retreat will be led by Fr Donal McIlraith. Fr Donal is an Irish-born Columban Priest, who is a lecturer at the Seminary in Fiji, and is also the Priest responsible for the MMP in Oceania. More details are available on the downloadable registration form which is available HERE. It is advisable to register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS AT FLEMINGTON
The MMP holds First Saturday Devotions each month at Flemington in Sydney. The Flemington Church is shortly to undergo renovations and this may (or may not) affect our ability to hold those Devotions at Flemington in the coming months. There is no change, however, for July 2025. Everyone will be given advance notice of any changes. If you have any questions, email the MMP at the following email address: info@mmp-oceania.net.
NEW YEAR'S EVE
- at Mary Help of Christians Parish, 115 Hodgson Cres, Pearce, SOUTH WODEN (ACT) from 8pm. Cenacles at 8pm, 9pm, 10pm and 11pm and Benediction at 11.45pm (Further details can be downloaded HERE); and
- at St Francis Xavier’s Church at ABERMAIN (cnr Harle and Church Sts Abermain), which is near Cessnock NSW. The evening commences with the Scripture Rosary at 6.25pm, followed by the New Year’s Mass Vigil fom 7pm to 7.45pm, simple Adoration from 7.45pm to 8pm then the New Year Adoration Vigil from 8.30pm to 11.30pm (8.30pm Rosary, Night Prayer of the Church at 9pm, Rosary at 9.15pm, Reading from the MMP Bluebook at 10.15pm, Rosary at 10.50pm and Mass at 11.30, followed by 15 mins of Adoration after Mass); and
- at St Dominic’s Parish Church in FLEMINGTON, Sydney. The 28th Annual MMP New Year’s Eve Prayer Vigil commences with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 8pm, which will continue until midnight. During the night there are MMP Cenacles at 8.30pm, 9.30pm, and 10.30pm, followed by Benediction and then followed by midnight MASS. Confessions are available from 8pm. A light supper will be available in the Parish Hall after Mass(kindly bring a plate to share). An invitation, containing further details can be downloaded HERE. The Church is air-conditioned, and is located on the corner of The Crescent and Hornsey Rd Homebush West, opposite Flemington Railway Station. There is plenty of parking available, and trains run all night; and
- for those living in or around BRISBANE, all-night Adoration is taking place at Holy Spirit Parish at Brays Park. It begins with 7.30 vigil Mass on New Years Eve, followed by Adoration all through the night, ending with 7 am Mass for New Years Day and Solemnity of The Mother of God.
OTHER NEWS
Misrepresentation of Our Lady's Messages
Don Luca Pescatori, the International Director-General of the MMP, has expressed concern regarding the misrepresentation of Our Lady’s Messages. In recent times, some groups have emerged using in a completely misinterpreted way the messages given by Our Lady to Fr. Gobbi in the book “To the Priests, Our Lady’s Beloved Sons”. These groups, and the priests who inspire them, manipulate the messages of Our Lady’s book to spread their own ideas, which are not in communion with the Church. Some of these groups are also trying to use the recent death of our dear Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI for their own purpose. The Marian Movement of Priests reaffirms faithfully what has always been taught by Our Lady through Fr. Stefano Gobbi which means that no one is allowed to use the messages of the Immaculate Heart of Mary outside the context of the Cenacle Prayer of the MMP. Read Fr. Luca’s comments in full in the attached article.
MMP OCEANIA NEWSLETTER FOR 2025
The MMP OCEANIA NEWSLETTER FOR 2025 is available here and on the ‘Newsletters‘ page on this website, as are Newsletters from previous years.
ARTICLES IN RELATION TO THE TRIUMPH OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY BY THE YEAR 2000
Attached are two illuminating articles that address the concerns some have in relation to the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary by the Year 2000 – one of these articles is by Fr Gobbi himself and the other by Fr Gaughran. Both articles are well worth reading.
VISIT TO AUSTRALIA BY FR LUCA PESCATORI IN NOVEMBER 2023
The International Director of the Marian Movement of Priests, Rev Fr Luca Pescatori visited Australia from 7-15 November 2023 for the celebration of Masses and Cenacles of Prayer. He visited Sydney, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Canberra, Griffith, Melbourne, Launceston and Adelaide. He was accompanied by Fr Donal McIlraith SSC, the Priest Responsible for the MMP in OCEANIA. Details of where he visited, and when, are provided here, and a group photo of his visit to Flemington is attached in the collage above.
TALK BY FR DONAL McILRAITH: "OUR PRIESTHOOD: A DIVINE MYSTERY OF LOVE"
The above talk, which was given at the International MMP Retreat in 2022, is attached here for your interest.
RE-LIVE THE MMP'S ANNUAL RETREATS FOR OCEANIA IN 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
Key program events in the 2020-2023 Annual Retreats for the MMP in Oceania were recorded. You can easily catch-up on program events you may have missed, or re-watch each event whenever you like and as often as you like, by visiting the relevant Retreat page (listed under Events) on this website.
DOCUMENTARY ON THE MMP AND ITS LINKS TO FATIMA
A comprehensive DOCUMENTARY ON THE MMP and ITS LINKS TO FATIMA has been made by Fr Michael Maher, the Priest responsible for the MMP in Ireland. It is approximately 1.5 hours long and narrated by Fr Maher who has previously led MMP Retreats in Oceania.
TESTIMONY by FR ANDREW GRACE on his PATH TO THE PRIESTHOOD
Fr Andrew Grace’s testimony on his PATH TO THE PRIESTHOOD is available on the ‘Other Resources‘ page of this website. His testimony was given at a Medjugorje Conference at Concord West on 8 December 2008.
TALKS BY FR FRANCIS GEREMIA & FR MICHAEL GAUGHRAN
A number of excellent TALKS by FR FRANCIS GEREMIA and FR MICHAEL GAUGHRAN, both long-term leaders of the MMP internationally and both of whom have previously led MMP Oceania retreats, have been added to the ‘Other Resources‘ page on this website.