Welcome to Our Lady of the Angels’ Catholic Parish, Chermside.
St Paschal’s Church,Wavell Heights
St Gerard’s Church, Chermside West
Whether you are visiting for the first time, or a parishioner of many years, or a returning friend, we welcome everyone to share faith and friendship. United through the love, mercy and hope of Jesus Christ.
As stewards of God’s creation, we encourage exploring and nurturing Gospel values.
Please feel welcome to attend our Masses and events. Come say hello to our Parish Priest Fr John and our friendly team.
Our parish hosts vibrant ministries engaging all ages. We enjoy sharing regular spiritual and social gatherings. We also offer diverse volunteering opportunities sharing purpose and joy.
If you would like to explore becoming Catholic, or are interested in our parish, please contact us for a chat:
Phone: 07 3359 0239 Email: chermsidewest@bne.catholic.net.au
or visit our Parish Office: St Gerard’s Church, 146 Maundrell Terrace, Chermside West, Qld. 4032
Open: Monday – Friday (9:00am – 3:00pm)
Learn more about our parish community via the top menu or links below…
We welcome new friends and volunteers and hope these links prove helpful:
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Baptism
For infants and children click here
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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
For teenager and adults seeking to become Catholic, please click here
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Sacraments
For Sacraments, please click here.
Including
Confirmation for Year 3+ who are Baptised
First Reconciliation for Year 4+ who are Confirmed
First Holy Communion / First Eucharist for Year 4+ who have received Reconciliation.
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Children's Liturgy
For Children’s Liturgy - sharing faith and fun activities during Sunday Masses 8am St Gerard’s or 9:30am St Paschal’s - please click here.
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Our Lady of the Angels' Catholic Primary School
Welcome to Our Lady of the Angels’, Wavell Heights, a parish based primary school, part of Brisbane Catholic Education providing high-quality inclusive education to the Wavell Heights area and surrounding suburbs since 1950. To learn more click here
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Outside School Hours Care
Please click each to learn more about our welcoming,caring teams at:
Majella Long Day Care and Kindergarten at Chermside West
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Youth group
For teenagers 13yrs-17yrs sharing faith, fun and friendship. Please click here
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Young Adult Ministry
For 18yrs-30yrs seeking faith, formation and fellowship, please click here
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Weddings
Our refurbished Church of St Paschal’s, Wavell Heights, is especially popular for celebrating beautiful and sacred Weddings. To learn more, please click here
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Funerals
Our condolences. Our team is here to provide compassionate, expert support during this challenging time. Please click here
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Ladies Arts' and Craft Group
Welcoming ladies 18yrs+ to share creativity and community at St Gerard’s, Chermside West. Click here
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Men Alive
Welcoming men 18yrs+ to share mateship and faith at local venues around Chermside. Click here
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Piety Shop at St Gerard's
Open Monday – Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm at St Gerard’s, Chermside West. Offering an array of special and spiritual gifts and keepsakes. To see more, click here
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Op Shop at St Gerard's
Open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 1.30pm.
First Saturday of the Month from 8.00am to 12.00 noon.
At St Gerard’s, Chermside West.
To see more, click here
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Liturgical Ministry
We welcome new or experienced Altar Servers, Readers, Singers, Musicians, Welcomers… we provide clear, gentle and patient guidance. To learn more, please contact us
Contact Us
Office Hours
Monday–Friday
9am - 3pm
Parish Office
146 Maundrell Terrace,
Chermside West, Qld. 4032
PO Box 859, Aspley Qld 4034
Phone
07 3359 0239
chermsidewest@bne.catholic.net.au
Facebook & Instagram
@OLA Chermside Catholic Parish
Parish Heritage
Our Parish journey…
Do you know how our Parish came to be home to two Churches?
On 2 August 2013, the communities of St Paschal Baylon Church, Wavell Heights, and St Gerard Majella Church, Chermside West, amalgamated into one Parish.
Our Lady of the Angels’ Parish, Chermside, adopts the OLA title of our shared Primary School, and the connecting suburb of Chermside.
Historically, 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 PP becoming the first Parish Priest.
As the original church became too small, a new building was built to 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 flourishing, 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, we formed the new Parish of Our Lady of the Angels, Chermside.
On 17 October 2014, Archbishop Mark Coleridge Dedicated the Church of St Paschal, with refurbishment led by Fr Gerard McMorrow PP.
During this era, St Paschal’s provided a spiritual home to the Lay-Religious, Sovereign Order of Malta in Queensland. A legacy evident in the Maltese Cross in the central aisle of the nave.
The beautiful and solemn St Paschal’s church remains popular for hosting Sacraments and Weddings.
From 2004 until the Covid 2019 pandemic, St Gerard’s church hosted the annual Christmas Lights Festival, gathering many families and prolific media support.
In 2024, Archbishop Mark Coleridge appointed Fr John Echewodo PP the Dean of the Brisbane North East Deanery.
In 2025, our Parish became home to the dynamic Encounter Northside Youth group ages 12-17yrs.
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 us 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’ (Romans 14:8).
‘We believe that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who are Called to serve according to His purpose’ (Romans 8:28).
We hope you enjoy exploring our welcoming Parish community.
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.
