Parramatta - Places of Worship

Places of Worship

Church Street takes its name from St John's Cathedral (Anglican), which was built in 1803 and is the oldest church in Parramatta. While the present building is not the first on the site, the towers were built during the time of Governor Macquarie, and were based on those of the church at Reculver, England, at the suggestion of his wife, Elizabeth. The historic St John's Cemetery is located nearby on O'Connell Street.

St Patrick's Cathedral (Roman Catholic) is one of the oldest Catholic churches in Australia. Construction commenced in 1836, but it wasn't officially complete until 1837. In 1854 a new church was commissioned, although the tower was not completed until 1880, with the spire following in 1883. It was built on the site to meet the needs of a growing congregation. It was destroyed by fire in 1996, with only the stone walls remaining. On 29 November 2003, the new St Patrick's Cathedral was dedicated. The historic St Patricks Cemetery is located in North Parramatta.

The Uniting Church is represented by Leigh Memorial Church.

Parramatta Salvation Army is one of the oldest active Salvation Army Corps in Australia.

Parramatta is also home to the Parramatta and Districts Synagogue, which services the Jewish community of western Sydney.

A Buddhist temple is located in Cowper Street, Parramatta.

Parramatta's Mosque is hidden away in an apartment building on Marsden Street, Parrmatta.

The district is served by Hindu temples located on Eleanor St, Rosehill, and a Murugan temple in Mays Hill, off Great Western Highway.