About
Our Patron
St. Padre Pio, an Italian monk changed the lives of Catholics around the world by his prayers.
History
We are one of many parishes that have evolved from Penrith Parish since it was created in 1839.
Youth Group
The St. Padre Pio Youth Group Co-ordinators show enthusiasm in spreading the word of God.
Parish News
05 August – Parish Fundraiser
Would you like a warm meat pie or sausage roll on a cold winter morning? There will be meat pies and sausage rolls for sale, Sunday 05 August, after the 9.30am Mass as a fundraiser for the parish. Thankyou for your support.
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CANCELLED-Parish Karaoke Night
Please note that the Karaoke FUNDRAISING EVENT planned for the 11th August, has been cancelled.
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Sacramental Program 2018
St Padre Pio – Sacramental Programs for School Aged Children At St Padre Pio Parish, sacramental programs for school aged children are held in the following sequence each year: Term 1: Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (for children in Year 3 and older) – Information letters and enrolment forms are available from October the previous…
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First Friday Mass & Holy Hour Followed by All-Night Adoration
Friday, 03 August Starting with First Friday Mass at 7pm, followed by an all-night Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed at 3am. Adoration will finish at 9am on Saturday with Mass which will include the Novena to St. Padre Pio. We encourage all parishioners including families, to add your…
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Nepean Hospital Chaplain Michael Turner’s work day starts with prayer, gathered together with the other members of the chaplaincy team – a few quiet moments, grounding them in faith as they head into the life of the busy hospital, with all of its many facets of humanity. Michael is employed by CatholicCare Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains to (Read More)
This video was prepared as part of the Diocese of Parramatta’s initiative for National Vocations Awareness Week and was shown in parishes across the diocese on 11-12 August. The video focuses on Pope Francis’ exhortation Gaudete et Exsultate which speaks of the mission of each person as a path of holiness, the universal call to holiness and the v (Read More)
Weekly Column from the Executive Director of Schools, Diocese of Parramatta A big event on the school calendar is grandparents day’. It is where students have the opportunity to invite grandparents into classrooms to showcase their learning. Like school open days, these events usually only occur once a year. Maybe it is time to think differently (Read More)
The Diocese of Wollongong and the Diocese of Parramatta will be co-hosting two days of presentations by a leading Vatican expert in the field of safeguarding minors and child protection. Fr Hans Zollner SJ is recognised as an expert on the prevention of sexual abuse both in the Catholic Church and beyond. Fr Hans, a German theologian and psycholo (Read More)
Many thousands of supporters across parishes and schools across have joined in solidarity with the world’s poor donating more than $10.8 million to Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion campaign. Caritas Australia is the Catholic Church’s aid and development agency and part of one of the largest humanitarian networks in the world. Held annually (Read More)
School
Bethany Catholic Primary
Established in 1996, Bethany is the primary school associated with Padre Pio Glenmore Park Parish. Bethany Catholic Primary recognise each child as being unique and formed in the image of God.
Bethany is a dynamic Catholic school committed to living Gospel values, incorporating a spirit of community, acknowledging the uniqueness of each individual, encouraging optimal learning and with an ongoing appreciation of the environment.
Events
