Conservation
St Mary's Cathedral, the Mother Church of Australian Catholics, has been a Church built on the generosity of the people of Sydney. From the first days in 1820, Catholics have treasured this building as a powerful symbol of the faith of this country.
Now 200 years on, St Mary's has been undergoing a conservation program to maintain the beautiful Gothic architecture of William Wardell, the original architect.
Your contribution will help preserve the Cathedral for future generations, not only for Catholics, but as a major landmark of one of the great cities of the world.
You can assist us by dedicating a stone, making a donation or leaving a bequest for St Mary's Cathedral.
Ongoing projects
- Restoration of the Cathedral façade
- Interior stonework restoration
- Restoration of internal and external doors
- Roof and floor repairs
- Preservation of stained glass windows, historic exhibits, artwork and sculptures
- Conservation of the Cathedral Crypt
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