What is a columbarium?
A columbarium is a wall of niches to hold the ashes of those who have been cremated. The term "columbarium" comes from the Latin word for ‘dwelling place of a dove'. (Christians believe the dove is a symbol of the Holy Spirit.) Columbaria can be found in many cemeteries and in some church grounds. While columbaria have existed for over a hundred years, the Catholic Church has allowed cremations only since the 1960s, hence a columbarium in a Catholic parish dates back only a few decades.

​Construction
The first stage of our columbarium (named the St Mary MacKillop Wall) was completed in January 2014. It has been constructed with the same bricks with which the church was built. It is located between the church and Hardy Road, next to the Garden of Reflection. A new garden (including an olive tree) has been constructed next to the columbarium, and a grotto to Our Lady has been established opposite. A couple of seats have been provided for the comfort of those wishing to stay awhile. The aim was to provide a peaceful and respectful atmosphere which would enable family and friends to pray for, and reflect on, their loved ones who have died.

The columbarium comprises two sections – the traditional Niche Wall consisting of eighty-three niches into which cremated ashes will be placed, and a Memorial Wall consisting of 126 spaces for plaques to be placed in memory of loved ones who have been interred elsewhere.
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The columbarium exists as a perpetual memorial to the life of the parish.
Who can buy into the columbarium?
Our columbarium is available to parishioners, their families and those who have established ties with our parish. Purchases can be made now, even though the niche/memorial space may not be used for many years. A reservation cross is placed on the niche or memorial space to indicate it is taken. When a purchase is made, an Agreement between the applicant and the parish is signed.