Parish Priest & Staff

OUR PARISH

PARISH PRIEST - Fr Mani Malana

Fr. Mani Malana MSFS was  appointed by the Archdiocese of Sydney to be Parish Priest here at Holy Family Parish from 4 August 2016. Prior to this, his previous appointments were as the Administrator at All Saints Parish, Liverpool and Our Lady of the Rosary Fairfield temporarily. 

He belongs to the Congregation of the Missionaries of Saint Francis De Sales (MSFS) whose headquarters are based in Rome.

Fr. Mani was at St Michael’s Parish Hurstville from 2005 until 2013.

ASSISTANT PRIEST - Fr Tom Jose

Seminarian - Likisone Tominiko (Sone)

Sone joined our parish in November 2020. He is completing his 5th year as a Seminarian and part of his formation to the Priesthood is living, working and understanding the Parish life. Guided by both the Parish Priest and the Assistant Priest with help from the Parish community, Sone will further his knowledge and understanding of the life of sacrifice and service in the Priesthood. He is involved in many different aspects of the parish such as school, nursing home, pastoral home visit, youth group and the sacramental programs of the Parish.

Parish Secretary - Andrea Hunt

Looking after administration and bookkeeping of the parish as well as Baptism, Wedding and Funeral inquires or arrangements. Andrea is available in the office Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8.30am – 4pm.

Sacramental Coordinator - Nicole Makdessi

For all inquires regarding to First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. Nicole is available Tuesday and Thursday, 9.00am – 3.00pm during the school terms only. 

Volunteer PSSO Officer - Damien Kerr

Safeguarding Support Officer (PSSO) ensures all our volunteer requirements are in place for our Catholic Professional Standards Limited (CPSL) audit in 2020.

Parish Office Hours – Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8.30am – 4pm. 
Closed Public Holidays – Email: admin@holyfamilymenai.org.au OR phone: (02) 9543 2677

Enquiries regarding First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation please contact our Sacramental Coordinator on 9543 2677 (then, press 3) or email: sacraments@holyfamilymenai.org.au