Parish Apostolate

The Norbertine apostolate extends to work in two parishes - that of the combined suburban parishes of Queens Park/East Cannington and the country parish of York.

PARISH NEWS / BULLETINS

QUEENS PARK / EAST CANNINGTON

While the Norbertines came to Queens Park in 1965, the parish was entrusted to the Community in 1977, East Cannington added in 1994, operating as a single parish.

The centre piece of the parish is the Priory Church in Queens Park, dedicated in 1991 as a result of extensive work and co-operation between the Norbertine community, local parishioners and St Norbert College.

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The church is both functional and attractive, and built in a style that bests suits the Australian lifestyle and weather. Complimenting the surroundings, the Church, Priory and College share a unique bond of closeness in geographical and spiritual terms.

The central and smaller domes of the Church provide reflective light and enhance the spacious feel of the building.

Fr Peter Joseph Stiglich has been the Parish Priest since April 1993.

The Parish is active with choirs, liturgy groups and service groups flourishing.

Further images of Parish life will beshown in the upcoming Photo Gallery - check back soon

ST FRANCIS CHURCH

St Francis of Assisi Church began its history in 1954 as a chapel of ease of Queens Park Parish. In 1964 St Francis became a parish in its own right. Given the shortage of priests and the demographics of the area, the Archbishop of Perth reamalgamated the two parishes after the death of Fr Carmelo Di Giorgio in 1993.

The Parish officially became one again on January 1st, 1994. The Parish "plant" consists of church, the Parish house and a small hall.

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YORK PARISH

The country Parishes of St Patrick's York, Beverley, Pingelly and Brookton are under the care of Fr Stephen Cooney O. Praem, who had been there since November 1999. This parish holds special favour to the Norbertines, as it was to here that the first Norbertines went upon arrival in Australia.

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