The Solemnity of Our Lady Help of Christians: May 25th

The Catholic Bishops of Australia will be entrusting our country to the care of Our Lady Help of Christians, seeking her intercession for the safety of all Australians especially in this time of COVID-19 pandemic.

Our Lady Help of Christians has been the Patroness of Australia since 1844. The Solemnity is celebrated on May 24. This is also a special day for our parish as we celebrated the birth of the Ryde-Gladesville Parish of St Charles Borromeo and Our Lady Queen of Peace on May 24 2015.

This year the solemnity coincides with the Ascension on Sunday the 24th May so mass will be celebrated on Monday May 25 at 5pm at St Charles Borromeo Church.

Book your place at mass or watch the live-streamed mass on YouTube. We only have 10 spaces for Mass, so bookings are going to be 1st in basis. Please consider watching online if you have already attended Mass.


Below is a prayer you can pray at home or at Mass on Monday.

Patroness of Australia and of the Military Ordinariate 

Almighty God, deepen in our hearts

Our love of Mary Help of Christians.

Through her prayers and under her protection,

May the light of Christ shine over our land.

May Australia be granted harmony, justice and peace.

Grant wisdom to our leaders and integrity to our citizens.

Bless especially the men and women

Of the Australian Defence Force and their families.

We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen. 

Our Lady Help of Christians, pray for us.