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
ADVENT REFLECTION GROUP
ADVENT REFLECTION GROUP Come and prepare for the real meaning of Christmas, the birth of Jesus. When: every Tuesday in Advent, from 03 Dec, 7pm-8pm in the Church. All welcome.
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ST. PADRE PIO PARISH YOUNG ADULTS GROUP
When: EVERY Wednesday Starting with 7pm Mass in the Church, then continue in the hall. If you are a young adult, aged 18-35 years, please come along. Hope to see you there!
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Mass & Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
There will be Mass and novena every first Wednesday of the Month, in honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Time: 7pm.
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MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS, 7pm Mass
EVERY Monday & EVERY Wednesday there is 7pm Mass.
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Advent & Christmas Mass Times
NINE DAY CHRISTMAS NOVENA – ROOSTER MASSES Monday 16 December – Tuesday 24 December 5:00am Other Masses as usual. CHRISTMAS MASSES Tuesday 24 December – Children’s Mass 5:30pm Nativity Play & 6:00pm Mass Tuesday 24 December – Family Mass 9:00pm Mass Solemn Midnight Mass 12am Wednesday 25 December – Christmas Day Mass 8:00am Mass &…
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Pope Francis meets with participants in an international conference at the Pontifical Lateran University discussing the future of theology and invites theologians to develop a creative and inclusive approach to theology rooted in faith to make it relevant in today’s society marred by ideology and polarisation. (Read More)
Catholics across the Diocese of Parramatta are being invited to share the true spirit of Christmas this year, by supporting Parramatta Catholic Foundation’s Bishop’s Christmas Appeal. Donations will help Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains to provide vulnerable women in crisis with safe shelter, nourishing food, and support to build a better future for their family. (Read More)
What can women like Martha, Mary Magdalene, and Ruth — whose lives unfolded more than 2000 years ago — teach us today? And how should I go about reading the Bible? These questions set the tone for Catholic Youth Parramatta’s gathering for women, At The Well: Fearless and Faithful, on Friday 29 November at the Bishop Bede Heather Centre, Blacktown. (Read More)
Homilies must be prepared with the help of the Holy Spirit, be shorter than 10 minutes and put the spotlight on the Lord, not oneself, Pope Francis said. (Read More)
Pope Francis’ Encyclical Dilexit Nos on the love of the Sacred Heart is more like the writing of earlier Popes than his other Encyclicals. He quotes freely from earlier Popes and theologians, refers less to such current issues as war, global warming and artificial intelligence, and his words generally lack the saltiness we have become accustomed to. The passion characteristic of all his writing, however, shines through. (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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