Although the first Catholic mass in Warrandyte was celebrated in 1898 and in Park Orchards at the Park Orchards Chalet in 1965, it was not until June 28, 1970 that St Gerard’s and St Anne’s was officially declared a parish. St Gerard’s Church was built in Warrandyte in 1976 while St Anne’s School and Catholic Church were opened in 1980. Throughout the development of this parish, there has been a remarkable contribution of people working together in so many ways. The centre or heart of our parish is the gathering for Eucharist each Sunday. Much of our life is celebrated during this liturgy and flows from it. We look to a future where we become ever more fully a parish community who can claim as its motto:

"Reaching out in prayer, hospitality and action.”