Welcome
Welcome
Whether you are visiting for the first time, or are a parishioner of many years, we warmly welcome you to Our Lady of the Angels’ (OLA) Chermside Parish.
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 the vibrant friendliness of our communities and volunteers at St Paschal’s and St Gerard’s. We welcome you to celebrate Mass, explore our Sacramental program and enjoy our social events. 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
Parish heritage
St Paschal’s Church was developed in the 1930’s. The parish grew into a thriving community.
Our Lady of the Angels’ Primary School, Wavell Heights, remains a radiant part of our parish life.
In the early 1970’s, with the growth in the western sphere of the parish, 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, Our Lady of the Angels’ Parish, Chermside. (Per Decree/Date).
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, encompassing all ages.
We also encourage you to visit the links to
God bless you and all dear.
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.
