In the early 1990s the steady decline in the numbers of clergy in the Catholic Church in Australian dictated the need for changes in the Blue Mountains. In 1993, two Sisters of Charity took up residence in the parish house and as a result of diocesan consultation, the parish continued without a resident pastor. These Sisters left at the end of 2002 and a Dominican Sister , Sister Lyn Eastmure, was appointed in 2003 and continues to help the parishioners run the parish.

A roster of priests lead the community and many visitors in the Sunday Celebration of Eucharist.

Sr Lyn, reflects that her work in the absence of a resident priest has brought a renewed purpose and mission to the place.

"As a Dominican I try to be what I preach," she says. "How you receive people depends on how open you are to them. Parishes are always owned by the community, and a good parish always has an effective pastoral council."

Lyn said she feels blessed in her ministry. "I meditate in the morning to focus for the rest of the day. I really am very lucky because in the mountains where I live I see recognition of God's creation everywhere."