At the beginning of 2017, Michael Whelan SM, Parish Priest, commissioned an icon of St Dimpna who is the patron saint of people in mental and emotional distress – especially those who have been sexually abused. Her feast day is on May 15. The icon will form the focus of an annual devotion to St Dimpna each May, with prayers especially for those who are in distress as a result of sexual abuse.
The St Dimpna Community gathers in the Crypt each second Saturday of the month at 7.00pm to offer a place of prayerful support especially for those who have been sexually abused and for anyone with mental or emotional distress.
For more information contact the parish; email: office@stpatschurchhill.org; phone (02) 9254-9855.
Saturday weddings at Saint Patrick’s may be arranged to commence at 9:30am, 2:00pm or 4:00pm. The celebration of the sacrament of Baptism can be arranged through contacting the Parish Office.
St Patrick’s offers Masses and Reconciliation on Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays.
Check out our timetable to see Mass and Reconciliation times.
Active ministries and groups within St. Patrick’s Parish. Those wishing more information about a group’s activities click here.
Alternatively you can contact the Parish Office.
A message from the Archdiocese of Sydney
Abuse is a crime. The appropriate people to deal with a crime are the police.
If you – or anyone you know – have been abused, please contact the police.
Alternatively, you can contact the Safeguarding and Ministerial Integrity Office at (02) 9390 5810 or safeguardingenquiies@sydneycatholic.org.
You may also want to speak to your Parish Priest who will be able to provide support and guidance. The Archdiocese has a legal obligation to report crimes to the police.
For more information please go to the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney website at https://www.sydneycatholic.org/safeguarding-and-child-protection/