History

When he first set foot in Australia in April 1981, Father Augustine Lazur had a mission - to extend the influence of Our Lady of Jasna Gora to yet another country. After many interesting adventures, which are recounted in a book available from the Penrose Park bookstall, Father was led to the Southern Highlands of New South Wales and in 1984, with a great deal of faith and the help of countless benefactors, purchased the property now known as Penrose Park.

It is a story that stirs the imagination, but those early days of the Order in Australia saw many miracles of faith, which have continued through to the present day. Just ten years after Father Augustine arrived in Australia, the Pauline Fathers first moved into the newly-built Monastery and in 1995 a start was made upon further extensions, the Pauline Fathers moving into their improved quarters, and their lovely private chapel, during that year.

Thanks to the wonderful response of the pilgrims who come here in large numbers, especially for the Fatima Day celebrations on the 13th day of each month, work progressed on the beautiful new church, from mid-1994 until the present, when we can see the fulfilment of all our dreams.

Although May 24th 1997 was a great day of celebration, with the consecration of the new church, work will continue throughout the life of this calendar to make the Church and the grounds of Penrose Park even more beautiful. With the blessing of Our Lady of Mercy, as She is known in Australia and the support of thousands of faithful pilgrims we have already witnessed many miracles here. We have great faith that your fantastic support will be maintained and that Penrose Park will long continue to be a place of pilgrimage and a sanctuary of peace for all that come here.

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