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
St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina: Reception of his holy Relic & Feast Day
Join us as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Stigmata and the 50th Anniversary of his death. Triduum: Thursday 20 September: Novena to St. Padre Pio & Mass at 7pm. Friday 21 September: Novena to St. Padre Pio & Mass at 7pm. Saturday 22 September: Novena to St. Padre Pio & Mass at 5.30pm.…
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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, 05 October 2018 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…
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It was standing room only as hundreds of friends, relatives, parishioners, clergy and students gathered at Christ the King Parish, North Rocks for the Funeral Mass of Fr Eric Burton on Tuesday 18 September. (Read More)
Twenty-two-year-old Sydneysider Sebastian Duhau will soon be winging his way to the Vatican as Australia’s youth auditor at the upcoming General Synod of Bishops on Young People, Faith and Vocational Discernment. Mr Duhau, from the Diocese of Parramatta, was nominated and accepted to participate in the General Synod itself, along with young peopl (Read More)
Hidden in the Kurrajong Valley, near the northwest boundary of the Diocese of Parramatta, is a relic of a surprising priest and pioneer of Australian radio. (Read More)
Bishop Vincent’s Homily from 9 September 2018 - for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time in Year B 2018 with the blessing of the renovations of St Oliver Plunkett’s Church, 9 September 2018 (Read More)
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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
