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 16 APRIL: Bible study: Is God’s forgiveness unconditional? (Part…
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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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FIRST FRIDAY MASS ALL-NIGHT ADORATION: 01 MAY TO 02 MAY
FIRST FRIDAY MASS & ALL-NIGHT ADORATION When: Friday 01 May to 02 May 7pm Mass followed by the All-night Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 3am: The Divine Mercy Chaplet 9am: Mass & Novena to St. Padre Pio. Come and spend time with Our Lord. Please add your names to the sign-up sheet found on the…
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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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DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY CELEBRATION
Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration When: Sunday 12 April Time: 2pm-Adoration including Confessions, 3pm-Chaplet of Divine Mercy & Holy Mass. Join us as we celebrate God’s Divine Mercy on Divine Mercy Sunday and please let others know about this celebration.
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Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, in the midst of our debating and disappointment with the state of the world, we should extend hospitality to the stranger and share with each other those moments when our eyes are opened and when our hearts burn within us. Yes, it is true. The Lord is risen, and he is the Prince of Peace. (Read More)
This evening, we gather in Easter joy to give thanks and to pray for our brother Luke, one of the three seminarians from our Holy Spirit, who after an 8-year-long process of study, discernment and formation are to be ordained to the order of deacons. (Read More)
Right throughout the Easter season, we use these words of the psalmist to give thanks and praise God for the supreme gift of his Son's resurrection. Easter means God has triumphed over the forces of darkness and evil. (Read More)
At Easter 175 years ago, the Jesuits took up residence on a property they named Sevenhill in the Clare Valley of South Australia. The name was a reference to the Seven Hills of Rome. (Read More)
The resurrection of Jesus from the dead has ushered in the dawn of a new era. The paschal rhythm shows us that suffering through love is the path towards the fullness of life. Facing fear, darkness and death itself is not the end but the beginning of the fullness of life. (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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