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
Takeaway Bible Study with Fr Johnson Joseph CRS
Takeaway Bible Study with Fr Johnson Joseph CRS Looking to grow deeper in God’s Word during the week? Join us each Thursday evening for an engaging and practical Bible Study — filled with faith, discussion, and real-life application you can “take away” with you. THIS WEEK 26 MARCH: Scripture inspired spirit and prayer for the…
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Information on SOM Youth Group & Young Adults Group
YOUTH GROUP Journey with Christ. Grow in faith and have fun. Youth group: for 5-17years (split in 4 groups). Held during school terms in the Bethany School hall at 4pm. YOUNG ADULTS GROUP Young Adults: 18years up, held every Wednesday after 7pm Mass For any enquiries, please contact the Parish office on (02) 4789…
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Stations of the Cross, Holy Mass followed by All-Night Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday 06 March Stations of the Cross at 7pm, followed by Holy Mass and all-night Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament till Saturday morning Mass. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed at 3am (early Saturday morning). Adoration will finish at 9am on Saturday with Mass and blessing with the relic of St Padre Pio. We…
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Sacramental Program 2026
2026 Sacramental Programs for School Aged Children Term 1: Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (usually celebrated for children in Year 3 and older who have received the Sacrament of Baptism) Term 2/3: Sacrament of Confirmation (usually celebrated for children and youth in Year 5 and older who have received the Sacrament of the First Holy Eucharist) Term…
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Stations of the Cross followed by Holy Mass
There will be the Stations of the Cross and Holy Mass. When: Every Friday in Lent from 20 February Time: 7pm Place: St. Padre Pio Parish Church. All are welcome!
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We long to be set free. We long for life, peace and security in our broken world. But how can we be set free? Who can set us free? Continue reading Fr Frank Brennan’s Homily: 5th Sunday of Lent 2026 at Catholic Outlook. (Read More)
Fr Frank Brennan's Homily: 4th Sunday of Lent 2026. In our second reading from the Letter to the Ephesians today, we read: Try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the fruitless works of darkness; rather expose them, for it is shameful even to mention the things done by them in secret; but everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that becomes visible is light. Continue reading Fr Frank Brennan’s Homily: 4th Sunday of Lent 2026 at Catholic Outlook. (Read More)
Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Lent Readings: Exodus 17:3-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-8; John 4:5-42 Listen at soundcloud.com It’s been a long week. Continue reading Fr Frank Brennan’s Homily: 3rd Sunday of Lent 2026 at Catholic Outlook. (Read More)
On 19 February 1996, an arsonist lit a fire that ripped through St Patrick’s Cathedral, causing $8 million in damage and leaving a community of more than 5,000 parishioners in shock. Continue reading ‘Will the bell ever ring again?’ 30-year anniversary of the historic Cathedral fire in Parramatta at Catholic Outlook. (Read More)
As Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, listeners across Greater Sydney heard a timely reflection on sacrifice, renewal and compassion during a morning interview on ABC Sydney Breakfast radio (at 47:15), featuring Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of the Diocese of Parramatta. Continue reading Sacrifice, renewal and hope: Bishop Vincent speaks on Lent and Ash Wednesday at Catholic Outlook. (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
