Welcome to St Brigid’s

Welcome to St Brigid’s Parish, Marrickville, a vibrant, Christ-centred Eucharistic community where people of many cultures gather to worship God and to draw inspiration from one another in living the Gospel message.

Our story is deeply rooted in faith and tradition. St Brigid’s Church first opened its doors on Christmas Day in 1886, marking the birth of a community founded on hope and the light of Christ. Since 1887, the parish has been lovingly cared for by the Passionist Fathers, a congregation founded by St Paul of the Cross. The Passionists are dedicated to keeping alive the memory of Christ’s Passion, the great sign of God’s love and compassion for all humanity, and their spirit continues to shape our parish life of prayer, hospitality, and service.

At St Brigid’s, prayer and the celebration of the Eucharist are at the heart of who we are. Our parish life is enriched by the involvement and generosity of its people, young and old alike. We take pride in our cultural diversity, recognising in it the beauty of God’s creative love, and we seek to build a community where everyone finds a place of belonging. As a parish, we are committed to walking together in faith, growing through lifelong learning, and working for justice and compassion both within our local community and beyond.

Through our various ministries, sacramental programs, and community initiatives, some recurring each year and others shaped by the seasons of faith, we continue to live out the Gospel call to love, serve, and bring hope to others.

As you explore our parish website, I hope you will discover something of the warmth, hospitality, and faith that make St Brigid’s such a special place. Whether you are new to Marrickville, returning to the Church, or simply searching for a spiritual home, you are most welcome here.

May St Brigid, woman of hospitality and compassion, inspire us to welcome others with open hearts, and may St Paul of the Cross teach us to find in the Passion of Jesus the depth of God’s love and the source of all hope.

With every blessing,
Fr Giltus Mathias CP
Parish Priest

“May the Passion of Jesus Christ be always in our hearts.”