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’ Catholic Parish, Chermside.
@OLAChermsideCatholicParish.
On 2 August 2013, the communities of St Paschal Baylon Church, Wavell Heights, and St Gerard Majella Church, Chermside West were amalgamated into one Parish.
Adopting the title of our shared OLA Primary School and the connecting suburb of Chermside, we formed
Our Lady of the Angels’ Parish, Chermside.
(See archives for Decree/Date).
Our vibrant communities at St Paschal’s and St Gerard’s welcome you to celebrate Mass, explore our Sacramental program, enjoy our social events, engage with our Youth and Young Adults, and share meaningful, volunteering opportunities.
Our diverse ministries engage all ages.
Our beautifully refurbished St Paschal’s Church is particularly popular for celebrating Sacraments and Weddings.
Our vibrant St Gerard’s Church community hosts a flourishing Ladies and Craft group, a blessed Piety Store and a very popular Op Shop.
Our Men Alive community is also very welcoming.
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 PP becoming 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 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, adopting 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.
On 17 October 2014, Archbishop Mark Coleridge Dedicated the Church of St Paschal, with refurbishment led by Fr Gerard McMorrow PP.
St Paschal’s church remains especially popular for hosting Sacraments and Weddings.
During this time, the annual Christmas Lights Festival at St Gerard’s church gathered many families and prolific media support, spanning 2004 until the Covid 2019 pandemic.
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 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).
‘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’ (Rom 8:28).
We hope you enjoy exploring our welcoming Parish community.
Families and Youth
We encourage families with children to explore:
High School age:
Welcoming High Schoolers 12yrs-17yrs Friday nights fortnightly during school terms.
6:30pm-8:30pm during school terms at St Gerard’s Hall, Chermside West (behind Church)
Youth Mass 9:30am First Sundays monthly at St Paschal’s, Wavell Heights (except January).
“Let’s share fun, faith and friendship, to glow together, Encounter Christ and live the Gospel”.
God bless.
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.
