Sidney Noel Paddison graduated from Moore Theological College in 1941, was ordained Deacon in 1942 and Priest in 1943. He became the Curate-in-Charge of the Parish District of Mortdale, Oatley and Oatley West in 1947, becoming Rector in 1950 until 1954. He became Rector of Christ Church, Springwood in 1955, a position he held until his death in 1974.