About St. Luke's
A Community of Disciples Reaching Out
Founded in 1980, St. Luke's is a vibrant, welcoming Catholic community situated in Wantirna in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
A Community of Disciples
St. Luke's Parish is located in Wantirna in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne and forms part of the Knox Deanery within the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne.
Under the pastoral care of the Salesians of Don Bosco, our community embodies the Salesian spirit of optimism, joy, family spirit, and loving accompaniment for young people and families.
“We, the Parish of St. Luke, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, are committed to continue building the Kingdom of God by being a Community of Disciples, living God's Word and reaching out to all people.”
46 Years of Faith, Community, and Worship
By the late 1960s, Wantirna was transforming from orchards and bushland into a vibrant suburb. As young Catholic families settled in the area, they initially traveled 3 to 4 kilometres to St Joseph's Boronia for Mass and Catholic schooling.
In 1978, a Sunday Mass centre was established in the state school at Regency Park. Families would arrive early, stack little school desks, set up an altar and banners, and tune their guitars for joyful worship. By 1980, through the vision of pioneering families and clergy, land was acquired on Stokes Road and our parish church and school were dedicated.
Our Parish
Our Mission
“We, the Parish of St. Luke, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, are committed to continue building the Kingdom of God by being a Community of Disciples, living God's Word and reaching out to all people.”
Salesian Spirit
Under the pastoral guidance of Fr. Joseph Amal SDB, our parish is dedicated to authentic Catholic worship, compassionate community service, and lifelong spiritual formation.
Our Location
St. Luke's Parish is located at 1 Ipswich Court, Wantirna VIC 3152 in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne and forms part of the Knox Deanery within the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne.
Are You New to the Parish?
Firstly, welcome to St Luke's! Whether you have recently moved to Wantirna, are returning to church, or are exploring the Catholic faith, we warmly invite you to make yourself at home.
1. Say Hello. Introduce yourself to Fr. Joseph Amal SDB after any weekend Mass or stay for morning tea after Sunday 10:00 AM Mass.
2. Register. Fill in a New Parishioner Census form in the church foyer or contact the parish office to join our parish directory.
3. Get Involved. Explore our 14 parish groups—from Youth Group and Choir to SVDP charity, Friendship Group, and Catechists.
Our Clergy & Staff
Meet the pastoral team and coordinators serving St Luke's Parish community.
Christina Williams
Parish Secretary & Administrator
Christina manages parish office operations, weekly bulletin publications, sacramental registrations, hall bookings, and reception with cheerful dedication.
Luzina Saldanha
Pastoral Associate
Luzina coordinates parish sacramental preparation programs for children, RCIA inquiry for adults, and pastoral visitation to elderly parishioners and nursing homes.
Gerard Porter
Chair, Parish Finance Committee
Gerard works alongside Fr. Joseph Amal and the finance team to oversee transparent financial stewardship, property maintenance, and capital works across St. Luke's.
Interested in learning more?
Reach out to someone on our Pastoral Team.