St Aidan’s Parish has an Irish origin, a Maltese period and now a majority Filipino Culture. A diverse parish community in beautiful harmony imbued with Christ and His faith. A sign of the universality of the Roman Catholic Church and Her evangelising mission to connect all people to Christ.
Here in St. Aidan’s community parish, we welcome you all to our Masses and other church activities.
Weekday
Monday 9:15am
Tuesday 9:15am
Wednesday 9:15am & 7:00pm
Thursday 9.15am
Friday 9:15am & 7:00pm
Saturday 9:00am
Weekend
Saturday Vigil 6:00pm
Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am & 10:30am 5.30pm
Reconciliation
Thursday
8.00pm-9.00pm
Saturday
9:30am – 10:30am
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Adoration
Wednesday
after the 7:00pm Mass
Friday
Following 9.15am Mass till 10.30am
6.30pm-7.00pm followed by Mass
Saturday
after the 9:00am Mass
Overnight Benediction & Exposition
Every First Friday of the Month
Overnight Adoration and Benediction 6.30pm Friday till 10.30am Saturday
DIOCESAN NEWS
Friend of the Diocese of Parramatta, journalist and Vatican correspondent for CNN, Christopher Lamb has written this obituary for Pope Francis. (Read More)
The death of Pope Francis on Monday 21 April 2025, at the age of 88 has been met with profound grief and sorrow across the Diocese of Parramatta. The Catholic church has lost a fearless and prophetic pastor who has unhesitatingly preached the Gospel and reminded the church that it must always reform itself and be close to ordinary people - especially the poor, the suffering and the marginalised. (Read More)
So let us go forth as witnesses to the resurrection—not only in word, but in life. Let us sow signs of spring even in winter. Let us walk with the Risen Christ and with one another, embracing our time and working toward the day when all shall truly be one in the Lord. For Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! (Read More)
In a world grappling with unprecedented levels of displacement, Sr Brigid Arthur CSB AO stands as a beacon of hope and a guide for action. The long-time advocate for those seeking asylum and refuge in Australia offers a compelling message: there are concrete ways to extend support and solidarity to our neighbours in need. (Read More)
LOCAL
St Aidan’s Primary School
St Agnes Catholic High School
Parish
1828
By 1828, there were 621 Catholics in the area of Rooty Hill, about 25% of a farming population.
1890
In the 1890’s, mass was celebrated four times a year in the homes of the Fern and Leahy Families.
1907
On 14 January 1907, St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School opened staffed by the Sisters of St Joseph.
1915 – 1946
In 26 September 1915, the first foundation stone was laid for the Catholic Church in Rooty Hill at the Adelaide Street site. Priests from Penrith said Mass until 1946 when St Marys became a parish and priests from St Marys said Mass at Rooty Hill.
1956
In 1956, the Parish of Rooty Hill was created by Cardinal Gilroy with Fr John Morreau as appointed parish priest.
1981
In August 1981, the current church building, built by Fr Norm Grady, was opened by Cardinal Freeman.