ST PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL PARISH

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MASS AND RECONCILIATION TIMES

The Cathedral and Chapel is now open to everyone for Mass as well as personal devotion.

SUNDAY
6:00pm Saturday Vigil Mass
7:30am Morning Prayer
8:00am Mass
9:30am Mass
11:00am Solemn Mass with Cathedral Choir
6:00pm Mass
6:00pm Youth-led Mass (3rd Sunday)

SATURDAY
7:30am Morning Prayer
8:00am Mass
8:30am Sacrament of Penance (till 9:00am)
9:30am Mass in Extraordinary Form
5:00pm Sacrament of Penance (till 5:30pm)

MONDAY TO FRIDAY
6:10am Morning Prayer
6:30am Mass
11:15am Exposition
11:15am Sacrament of Penance (till 12:15pm)
Rosary after Angelus at midday
12:30pm Mass

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Mass at 8:00am (No Adoration or Confession)

Weekday Mass times from 26 December to 12 January will be at 8:00am only. There will be no adoration or reconciliation during this time too.
The usual Mass times will resume on Monday 15 January.

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DIOCESAN NEWS

Blessing more than Oil: The Chrism Mass and the Spirit of Renewal 

The annual Chrism Mass, held on Wednesday night, witnessed the gathering of all the clergy of the Diocese to renew their priestly vows as well as the blessing of holy oils to be used throughout the Diocese for the coming year.   (Read More)

Preparing seminarians to “go out into the deep” and nurture faith 

For Menard Gaspi and Macky Amores, who are both studying at the Holy Spirit Seminary in Harris Park, learning to become a Catholic priest involves so much more than being well-versed in the teachings of the Bible.  (Read More)

Year 6 students experience Encounter with faith 

  In mid-March, Year 6 students from 58 primary schools across the Diocese of Parramatta gathered in Penrith to participate in a new formation experience developed by the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Mission Team called Encounter.   Over four days, more than 3,000 students experienced a reflection day which featured Melbourne-based Catholic singer-songwriter Gen Bryant and her band, supported by musicians from the Diocese’s Mission Enhancement Team and Catholic Youth Parramatta as well as World Youth Day student pilgrims.  Alongside her inspiring and joy-filled music, Gen emphasised that although the students wear different uniforms and go to different schools, things like faith and our love for Jesus connect us all together.  “When I was your age, I was really curious. I […] (Read More)

Bishop Vincents Homily for the Annual Chrism Mass

Bishop Vincents Homily for the Annual Chrism Mass (Read More)

Fast track to understanding faith

Cyrus Haddadi-Zuniga, 26, is about to become a Catholic by completing the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults program (RCIA) through his local parish. We asked Cyrus to tell us about his road to becoming a Catholic this Easter. (Read More)

A musical journey through the Easter Triduum

Catholic Outlook spoke to Eric Grella, Assistant Director of Music at St Patrick’s Cathedral and Music Formation Facilitator in the Mission Enhancement Team to take us on a musical journey through the Triduum. (Read More)

Latest Appointments in the Diocese of Parramatta

  Most Rev Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, has confirmed these appointments in the Diocese of Parramatta:   Very Rev Gayan Thamel PP EV Member of the College of Consultors from 21 December 2023. Rev Nguyen Van Cao SJ Parish Priest at Holy Family Parish, Mount Druitt, from 1 January 2024 for six years. Rev Gerard O’Dempsey OFM Cap Parish Priest at The Good Shepherd Parish, Plumpton, from 15 January 2024 for six years. Rev John Nguyen OFM Cap Assistant Priest at The Good Shepherd Parish, Plumpton, from 15 January 2024. Rev Albino Dos Santos OCarm Assistant Priest at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Wentworthville, from 29 January 2024. Rev John Hogan Administrator at Sacred Heart Parish, […] (Read More)

A powerful, sensory lead into Good Friday

  Parishioners join sacred and traditional Holy Week service on Monday evening.  For more than 10 years now, a special and ancient tradition has been celebrated every Holy Week at St Patrick’s Cathedral – the Office of Tenebrae.   According to the Director of Music at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Bernard Kirkpatrick KSS, Tenebrae is an important part of Holy Week as it leads people into focusing on Christ’s death on Good Friday.    “The Office of Tenebrae has a long-standing tradition with the Catholic Church during Holy Week. Right up until the reforms of the 1955 Holy Week ceremonies by Pope Pius XII, Tenebrae was regular in most religious communities, hence why we have many religious here tonight.”   Bernard has created […] (Read More)

News & Events Weekly Update

News & Events Weekly Update News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond (Read More)

Bishop Vincent’s address at the 2024 Catholic Schools Commissioning Ceremony and Vespers

Bishop Vincent's address at the 2024 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) Commissioning Ceremony and Vespers at St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta. 'Forming one another into a critical yeast for critical times ahead' 21 March 2024 (Read More)

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MUSIC

The music ministry of the cathedral continues to play an important role in serving the busier-than-ever round of diocesan and parish liturgies which take place throughout the year. We hope you enjoy viewing this site containing details of the musical life of St. Patrick's Cathedral.

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Phone: (02) 8839 8400
Email: enquiry@stpatscathedral.com.au

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