About
Our Patron
Saint Bernadette was born on January 7, 1844 at Bartres in the foothills of the Pyrennes Mountains in southern France.
Parish Team & Staff
Fr Fernando Montano, Parish Priest. Fr Raymond Ugwu CSSp, Assistant Priest. Fr Matthew Dimian, Assistant Priest
History
Although Castle Hill became a separate parish in 1970 the real beginning was in 1947 during the administration of Father Keily who recognised the future need for a parish in the Castle Hill area.
Youth & Young Adults
Our Youth Groups run on Friday Night’s during the school term.
Junior Youth Group
(Years 5-8)
Senior Youth Group
(Years 9-12)
Parish News
Diocesan News
For over three hundred years after the Roman demolition of the Temple, the Roman Emperors forbade the Jews to enter Jerusalem for all except one day of the year. They then gathered at the Western Wall, closest to the site of the destroyed Temple, to lament its loss. (Read More)
A statement from the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong, acknowledged 2024 is shaping up to be the most dangerous year on record, despite the establishment of the Geneva Conventions 75 years ago, which are supposed to limit human suffering in fields of conflict. (Read More)
Local pet owners had the delightful opportunity to have their heavenly hounds and faithful felines blessed at St Anthony of Padua, Toongabbie and St Canice’s Church Katoomba in celebration of the Feast of St Francis of Assisi – the patron saint of animals, among other things! (Read More)
Our School
