St Patrick’s Church East Gosford, with the Relic of St John Paul II

St Patrick’s Parish started its life as Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Donnison Street, Gosford in 1876, and comprised of a church, presbytery, convent and school which was opened by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1910.

As the population of Gosford and surrounding areas grew, Our Lady of the Rosary Church became an island bordered by busy roads and a railway line and was far too small.

Fr Patrick McManus took the decision to purchase land at East Gosford and erect St. Patrick’s Church for over 600 congregants which were opened on 28 February 1965.