Mass for You at Home

The Catholic Diocese of Wollongong is pleased to announce that Mass for You at Home—the longest-running program on Australian commercial television—will continue its beloved ministry in 2025.

Produced in partnership with the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Mass for You at Home will continue to broadcast every Sunday at 6am on Network Ten and multiple times throughout the week on Foxtel’s Aurora (Channel 173).

Bishop Brian Mascord of Wollongong said he was delighted that Mass for You at Home would continue in 2025 and emphasised the importance of the program in providing a spiritual lifeline to those unable to attend Mass in person.

“For 54 years, Mass for You at Home has been a vital link to the source and summit of the Christian life for those who are unable to attend in person, including parishioners in prisons, nursing homes, those who are sick or housebound, and the deaf community who appreciate the presence of AUSLAN interpreters. It also reaches those flicking through the channels on a Sunday morning—reminding them that they are always seen and loved by God,” Bishop Mascord said.

He expressed heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of support from viewers, dioceses, religious orders, and sponsors, including major sponsor Catholic Mission, that has enabled the program to continue.

“I have been deeply moved by the prayers and generous financial support of the Mass for You at Home community,” Bishop Mascord shared. “The outpouring of support gave me cause to discern what the Spirit is asking of us at this time.”

In his announcement, Bishop Mascord referred to the parable of the barren fig tree (Luke 13:6–9) where the patient gardener asks for one more year to care for a fruitless tree before deciding its future.

“Like the gardener, I feel the Spirit asking for one more year to nurture this ministry,” Bishop Mascord said. “While the financial targets for Mass for You at Home weren’t fully met in 2024, we believe that with continued care and support, the program can flourish. Just as the gardener tended to the tree, we ask our community to nurture Mass for You at Home in 2025 with your prayers and financial help, trusting that this year will allow it to further grow and become sustainable.”

Bishop Mascord extended his sincere thanks to the clergy, readers, musicians, servers, Auslan interpreters, and the dedicated crew and administrative staff who make the program possible.

“And most importantly, thank you to our cherished Mass for You at Home community who faithfully engage with the program each week. Your prayers, encouragement, and generous donations have been the foundation of this mission.”