St Mary’s Cathedral has been the place of many marriages. During the years of World War II the archives revealed that over 300 marriages were celebrated in one year.

Most marriages took place in the main altar, and for many inter-faith marriages, a favoured place was the Cardinal’s sacristy - a beautifully crafted Gothic chapel. Most recently, the exquisite Crypt has been open to couples wishing to marry at St Mary’s.

Marriage Sunday is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday in October. Those who have celebrated their marriage at the Cathedral are invited to return to St Mary’s to join the local community at the 10.30am Mass. Children and grandchildren of couples married at St Mary’s are invited to attend this unique celebration, followed by morning tea. If you would like to be placed on the invitation list for the morning tea, please email appeals@stmaryscathedral.org.au .

Marriage Sunday has also proven to be a great opportunity to remember earlier generations who were married at St Mary’s.