
About our Parish
Christ the Redeemer Maronite Catholic Parish was established on 2nd April 2016 to bring the Maronite Catholic Community in The Hills together to build a home to worship in our Maronite tradition and to serve with joy and generosity.
About our Parish
OUR VISION
Transformed by the Love of Christ our Redeemer we welcome all to: Worship in our Maronite tradition; Grow in faith and holiness; Serve with joy and generosity.
OUR PURPOSE
To build up disciples on fire for the Kingdom of God.
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
Be a part of our ever-growing parish community; we have over 25 different ministries at Christ the Redeemer and space for everyone to be a part of something special at our parish.
WHO WE ARE AS MARONITES
Christ the Redeemer – Maronite Catholic Parish of the Hills was established to give the local Maronite Catholic Community a place to gather and worship. This initiative is with the encouragement and blessing of His Excellency Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay and in accordance with the Sixth Priority, “Maronite Outreach” of our Maronite Diocesan Seven Year Plan set by the Bishop in 2013, where, with the support of Clergy and laity, the Bishop aims to open new Mass Centres and develop new Maronite Catholic parishes. The first committee meeting was held on the 1st of July 2015, with our first Mass celebrated at Oakhill College on the 6th of December 2015.
Now well established as a Maronite Catholic Parish in the Hills District, we have been holding weekly Saturday evening and Sunday morning Masses at Mary Mount Mercy Centre Chapel and Sunday afternoon and evening Masses at Our Lady of Lourdes Baulkham Hills along with Tuesday evening Monthly Masses and Friday evening Monthly Adoration. The Parish Centre and Priest Residence is located at 669 Old Northern Road, Dural.
Since the Parish Planning Forum Days (9 April 2016 & 28 May 2016), the vision has been to find a permanent central location to build a Communal Sanctuary of Faith, Truth and Love in Jesus Christ where the community could continue to gather, worship and grow in faith. The outcomes of the Planning Forum Days established a basis for the property criteria and the Parish Priorities.
It was with great excitement that Monsignor Shora Maree announced on the 27th of June 2020 that after nearly 5 years of searching, researching and negotiating,
669 Old Northern Road, Dural was secured by way of a 12-month option agreement.
With many committees, groups and gatherings, we aim to give everyone the opportunity to be part of the Vision.
Meet the Parish Clergy
Our dedicated clergy members work tirelessly to help bring our parish vision to life and to grow our community to Love and Serve the Lord.
Parish Staff and Team
Our Parish is home to an amazing team of talented individuals who spend a lot of their time and energy on helping grow our Parish and Community.
Josephine Ishac
Parish Secretary
Josephine has been the CTR Parish Secretary since it's establishment in 2015 and has worked alongside Monsignor Shora Maree for many years before coming to Christ the Redeemer. The Parish is run by the efforts and dedication of Josephine.
Honi Lattouf
Evangelisation and Leaders Formation Co-ordinator
Honi has been a part of the CTR Parish from its very early days and now is a part of the Parish Leadership and Divine Renovation team helping to move our Parish in a direction to move from maintenance to mission. Honi has spearheaded the introduction of the ALPHA COURSE which is the Parish's primary faith formation facility.
Romeo Jahjah
Parish Communication,
Marketing and Media Advisor
0401 230 687
Romeo has been involved in CTR activities very early on the establishment of the Parish, working on multiple committees such as the Parish Fundraising and Gala Committee, The Mens Committee, The Faith Formation Committee and the Comms Team, he is now the Parish Communications, Marketing and Media advisor.
Mass times
Sunday
Saturday
Weekdays
8:45am Mass
Arabic / English
CTR Parish Centre Chapel
669 Old Northern Road, Dural
10:30am Mass
English
Our Lady of Lourdes
1 Canyon Road, Baulkham Hills
6:00pm Mass
English
Our Lady of Lourdes
1 Canyon Road, Baulkham Hills
5:30pm Vigil Mass
English
CTR Parish Centre Chapel
669 Old Northern Road, Dural
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
9:15am Mass
English / Arabic
CTR Parish Centre Chapel
669 Old Northern Road, Dural
Wednesday
6:45pm Mass
English
CTR Parish Centre Chapel
669 Old Northern Road, Dural