The Institute ceased operation on Monday 31 December 2018, as previously notified in the website announcement; Future of the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family, Melbourne.   

With effect from 1 July 2019 former students of the John Paul II Institute who require either a replacement Academic Record or an Academic Results transcript may apply in writing to the Assistant Dean, Catholic Theological College, PO Box 146, East Melbourne 8002 or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  A former student who completed a degree and graduated may request a replacement Academic Record, the request must include the student’s full name and address, student number (if known), the years of study, and the degree awarded.  A former student who did not complete a degree  may request an Academic Results transcript, the request must include the student’s full name and address, student number (if known), and all years of study.  The Catholic Theological College may wish to charge a fee for this service.

The Archdiocese of Melbourne has been a proud sponsor of the John Paul II institute for Marriage and Family since its establishment in 2001.

During its 15 years of operation, the Institute has engaged students in the teaching of the theology of marriage and family, bioethics and religious education and catechetics at the highest standards. The Council of the Institute is proud of the contribution made by both faculty and students to the Church and the community.