Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy - Penrose Park

13/06/2026

A few photos that we would like to share from todays Fatima Day.

A huge THANK YOU to Bishop Michael Kennedy, Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle for accepting the invitation to be the main Celebrant for June. It was a great and successful day for all.

13/06/2026

Announcements for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the 14th of June: This weekend we celebrate the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Patroness of the Diocese of Wollongong. FATIMA DAYA huge THANK YOU to Bishop Michael Kennedy, Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle for accepting the invitation to be the main Celebrant for June. It was a great and successful day for all....

Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the 14th of June: This weekend we celebrate the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Patroness of the Diocese of Wollongong. FATIMA DAYA huge THANK YOU to Bishop Michael Kennedy, Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle for accepting the invitat...

06/06/2026

Announcements for the Solemnity of the Body & Blood of Christ

Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Body & Blood of Christ, the 7th of June: SOLEMNITY OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI)The Solemnity of Corpus Christi is celebrated today, Sunday, 7th June 2026. Following the 8am and 9:30am Masses, there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and silent Adoration. After the Solemn Mass at 11am, there will be a Eucharistic procession concluding with Solemn Benediction at the main Altar of the Shrine Church....

Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Body & Blood of Christ, the 7th of June: SOLEMNITY OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI)The Solemnity of Corpus Christi is celebrated today, Sunday, 7th June 2026. Following the 8am and 9:30am Masses, there will be Exposition of the Bles...

04/06/2026

As always on the 13th of the Month, we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our Fatima Day, which this month falls on Saturday, the 13th of June, which is also the Solemnity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

The Celebrant for the 13th June will be the Most Reverend Michael Kennedy DD, Bishop of Newcastle-Maitland.

The program is as follows:

10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
10:30 am Rosary
11 am Solemn Mass
12 noon Lunch
1:30 pm Eucharistic Procession to the Gotto while reciting the Rosary.
2 pm Prayers and Devotions at the Gotto, and the blessing of pilgrims.

Here are some photos from previous celebrations.

04/06/2026

Fatima Day – June 2026

As always on the 13th of the Month, we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our Fatima Day, which this month falls on Saturday, the 13th of June, which is also the Solemnity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Celebrant for the 13th June will be the Most Reverend Michael Kennedy DD, Bishop of Newcastle-Maitland....

As always on the 13th of the Month, we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our Fatima Day, which this month falls on Saturday, the 13th of June, which is also the Solemnity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Celebrant for the 13th June will be the Most Reverend Michael

30/05/2026

Announcements for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the 31st of May: WORKING BEETHANK YOU to everyone who came along and helped with this month’s working bee. As always, a lot was achieved, and the shrine continues to look maintained and loved. The next working bee will be Saturday, 18th July 2026. Mass will be celebrated in the Shrine Church at 8:15am, and work will commence around 9am....

Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the 31st of May: WORKING BEETHANK YOU to everyone who came along and helped with this month’s working bee. As always, a lot was achieved, and the shrine continues to look maintained and loved. The next working bee will be Satur...

23/05/2026

Announcements for the Solemnity of Pentecost

Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of Pentecost, the 10th of May: WORKING BEETHANK YOU to everyone who came along and helped with this month’s working bee. As always, a lot was achieved, and the shrine continues to look maintained and loved. The next working bee will be Saturday, 18th July 2026. Mass will be celebrated in the Shrine Church at 8:15am, and work will commence around 9am....

Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of Pentecost, the 10th of May: WORKING BEETHANK YOU to everyone who came along and helped with this month’s working bee. As always, a lot was achieved, and the shrine continues to look maintained and loved. The next working bee will be Saturday, 18th Ju...

17/05/2026

Firewood for Sale

For our Winter Fundraiser, the monastery is selling Firewood for $200 per trailer (roughly a cubic meter) or for $10 a bag. All wood comes from dead or fallen gum trees on our property. It has been drying for at least a year since being cut. No delivery available. For payment, please see one of the Fathers or Brothers at the monastery door. Payment can be made in cash or using the Tap n Go.

For our Winter Fundraiser, the monastery is selling Firewood for $200 per trailer (roughly a cubic meter) or for $10 a bag. All wood comes from dead or fallen gum trees on our property. It has been drying for at least a year since being cut. No delivery available. For payment, please see one of

16/05/2026

Announcements for Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, the 17th of May: FATIMA DAYA big THANK YOU to the Very Reverend Jaroslaw Zan OSPPE, Provincial Superior of the Australian Pauline Province, as well as Prior & Rector of the Shrine of Marian Valley, Canungra, for accepting the invitation to be the celebrant for Fatima Day in May....

Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, the 17th of May: FATIMA DAYA big THANK YOU to the Very Reverend Jaroslaw Zan OSPPE, Provincial Superior of the Australian Pauline Province, as well as Prior & Rector of the Shrine of Marian Valley, Canungra, for accepting the...

13/05/2026

May Working Bee – Saturday 16th

Please consider coming along to our working bee on Saturday, the 20th of December, and helping keep the Shrine beautiful and spiritually uplifting for our local area and the pilgrims who visit. This Shrine is a treasure to the Order, the Diocese, and the country; any help and any form of talent are always most welcome. During this month's working bee, we will focus on the International Chapels....

Please consider coming along to our working bee on Saturday, the 20th of December, and helping keep the Shrine beautiful and spiritually uplifting for our local area and the pilgrims who visit. This Shrine is a treasure to the Order, the Diocese, and the country; any help and any form of talent are....