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
Solemnity of Our Lady Help of Christians (& Birthday of St Padre Pio)
SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS (& BIRTHDAY OF ST. PADRE PIO) As the 24 May is a Sunday, the Solemnity of Our Lady Help of Christians will be celebrated on Monday 25 May. Program: 6pm Adoration 6.15pm Rosary 7pm Mass, followed by cake cutting in honour of St. Padre Pio’s birthday
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Healing Mass by Fr Justin Torres
HEALING MASS BY FR. JUSTIN TORRES Fr. Justin Torres, a priest of the Oblate Apostles of the Two Hearts of Jesus and Mary will celebrate a Healing Mass at our parish. When: Monday 15 June, 6pm. Fr Justin shares his ministry of Discernment and Healing from Jesus, through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe,…
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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. The Bible study will be on Zoom ONLY from 26/4 to…
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40 HOURS ADORATION, VISIT OF ST. ANTHONY’S RELICS & CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION AT ST. PADRE PIO PARISH (CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY)
40 HOURS ADORATION, VISIT OF ST. ANTHONY’S RELICS & CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION AT ST. PADRE PIO PARISH (CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY) Friday 05 June: 7pm Mass, followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Sunday 07 June, 7.30am. Come and spend time with Our Lord. Program for Sunday 07 June 7.30am Devotion and veneration of St.…
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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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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…
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I’ve spent the last couple of weeks in Poland. I gave a couple of university lectures and I witnessed the ongoing power and witness of Pope John Paul II whose life embodied the Polish challenge of faith and culture to the power of the state and foreign influences including communism and Nazism. (Read More)
Each Pentecost, we remind ourselves that the images of God’s transforming Holy Spirit are wind and fire. That is the incredible personal presence we have inside each of us. (Read More)
A world-first immersive exhibition recreating the Sistine Chapel will open in St Mary’s Cathedral forecourt this winter, offering visitors an opportunity to experience one of the world’s most iconic sacred artworks without travelling to Rome. (Read More)
Let us go out and make disciples of all nations, acting not like a crusaders’ army but like gentle leaven in the dough. (Read More)
It is the antithesis of the Parable of the Good Samaritan. A man lay untended near a busy thoroughfare. A hundred thousand commuters stream past, unseeing. He dies. (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.
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