Welcome to Waverley Parish

Our Mission

To be a sign of God’s love for all people by being a welcoming and caring community

Your Child’s Baptism

The first Sacrament of Initiation, your child will be officially welcomed into the Catholic faith and our Church

Opening Hours

Waverley Parish is open 8am to 5pm weekdays or 8am to 6:30pm Weekends

Our Mission

Be a sign of God’s love for all people and embraces the Gospel of Jesus

Parish Ministries

Wish to volunteer? There are many ministries you can be involved in

Baptism

At Baptism, your child will be officially welcomed into the Catholic faith and Church community

Getting Married

Acknowledging the importance of your faith and giving your commitment to each other

Welcome to the Parish of St Charles Borromeo

Built in 1913, Mary Immaculate Church is the mother-church of the Franciscan Friars in Australia and parish church for Saint Charles Borromeo. The Church is a popular wedding venue enhanced by the fine acoustics and the historic paintings of the Seven Joys of Mary (Franciscan Crown).

Waverley Parish’s mission is to be a sign of God’s love for all people by being a welcoming and caring community which embraces the Gospel of Jesus in the spirit of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi. We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we stand. We walk on a land once occupied by the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. May we continue to love and respect the land as they have.

COVID-19 Community Updates & Information

In line with the Public Health (Places of Social Gathering) Order 2020, Mary Immaculate Church, Waverley is closed until further notice with limited exceptions for weddings and funerals under strict conditions (four square meters per person, bride/groom, celebrant & witnesses).

Our Parish Office is contactable by phone or email only with visits for critical matters available by prior appointment. These appointments should be made in advance.

These changes are regulated by both the Australian Government and the Archdiocese of Sydney and are aimed to enable us all to follow the necessary directions of social distancing within our parish. Advice and government regulations regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) are evolving constantly please check in for new updates and information as it becomes available. Links to relevant information are available below.