Welcome

 

Welcome

Whether you are visiting for the first time, or a parishioner of many years, we warmly welcome you to Our Lady of the Angels’ (OLA) Parish, Chermside.

The amalgamated Parish of Our Lady of the Angels, Chermside, was formed on 2 August 2013, uniting the communities of St Paschal Baylon Church, Wavell Heights, and St Gerard Majella Church, Chermside West.

We are humbly proud of our vibrant, friendly communities at St Paschal’s and St Gerard’s. We welcome you to celebrate Mass, explore our Sacramental program, enjoy our social events and share volunteering opportunities.

Our diverse ministries engage all ages.

Please feel welcome to contact us by phone, email, social media or simply come say hello. 

Our OLA Parish office is located at

St Gerard Majella Church, 146 Maundrell Terrace, Chermside West QLD. 4032.

Opening hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm.

Parish heritage

​​​The original Church of St Paschal Baylon, Wavell Heights, was opened and blessed by Archbishop James Duhig on 8 August 1937. The Franciscan Fathers from Kedron provided spiritual guidance until the mid 1940’s.

The thriving community became a separate parish in 1946 with Rev Dr Geoffrey O’Donoghue being the first Parish Priest.

As the original church became too small, a new building was built which would house the church on the lower floor and a school above.

Our Lady of the Angels’ Primary School opened in January 1950. The Presentation Sisters arrived to run the school and commenced their long association with the Parish (until the mid 1990’s).  

In the early 1970’s, with local growth in the western sphere, the Chermside West community became a new parish, centered on the Church of St Gerard Majella. 

Over time, the two parishes grew independently, until their leadership was amalgamated in 2010. 

In 2013, taking the title of the OLA Primary School and the connecting suburb of Chermside, we formed the new Parish of Our Lady of the Angels, Chermside (See archives for Decree/Date).

Fr Gerard McMorrow supervised the beautiful refurbishment of the church of St Paschal, which was Dedicated by Archbishop Mark Coleridge on 17 October 2014.

Our communities each have their own identities and strengths, but we share one aim – to become one in Christ by loving one another as Jesus loves and teaches us to do.  

Through the Sacrament of Baptism, we are called to continue the mission of Jesus and we are so grateful to do so. 

In the words of St Paul, ‘If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord’ (Rom 14: 8). 

I hope you enjoy exploring our website to see the range of Parish ministries and activities, welcoming all ages.

We also encourage families to visit the links to

God bless you and all dear.

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Archival information courtesy OLA Parish and OLA Primary School.

 

Our Mission

We, the members of Our Lady of the Angels Parish, Chermside, provide welcoming and inclusive communities through the Churches of St Paschal and St Gerard, and as stewards of God’s creation, we promote the Gospel values of the unconditional and merciful love of Jesus Christ, in our families, parish, and society.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

The Archdiocese of Brisbane holds that children, young people and vulnerable adults are a gift from God with an intrinsic right to dignity of life, respect and security from physical and emotional harm.  They are to be treasured, nurtured and safeguarded.