Friends of St Mary's Cathedral
A Message from His Eminence, Cardinal George Pell
The Friends of St Mary's Cathedral play an important part in supporting the life of St Mary's Cathedral, the Mother Church of Australia and a magnificent national shrine in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary. St Mary's has a special place in the life of our city and in the hearts of Catholics across Australia. It was built through the generosity and self-sacrifice of the Catholic Community, and The Friends of St.Mary's Cathedral continue this spirit in helping to ensure that the Cathedral remains a vibrant reflection of Catholic life and faith in our country. Helping to maintain the Cathedral as a place of prayer and worship is the responsibility and privilege of us all, and it was to further this work that The Friends of St Mary's Cathedral was established. In becoming a Friend of St Mary's Cathedral you will make an important and valued contribution to ensuring that the tradition of faith and service commenced in this city at the beginnings of European settlement will continue long into the future.
Cardinal George Pell
Archbishop of Sydney
Our Mission, Our Goal
The Friends of the Cathedral have the specific opportunity of assisting the Dean of St Mary's to continue the Cathedral's pastoral, historical, musical and arts tradition and suggest practical initiatives to expand this mission.
Aims of the Friends
The aims of The Friends of St Mary's:
- take appropriate initiatives in the presentation of the cultural tradition of St Mary's Cathedral to the City of Sydney.
- to promote the pastoral, cultural and historical programs proposed by the Archbishop and the Dean.
- assist in recruiting new ministers of hospitality.
- to arrange and conduct occasional social gatherings for the members of the Association.
- Provide support to Cathedral events.
- President
- Michael Douglas
- Vice President
- Jacqueline Roache
- Treasurer
- Peter Sinclair
- Secretary
- Ann Nicey
An invitation to join The Friends of St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney
Benefits of Membership
By being a member of The Friends of St Mary's Cathedral, you will:
- support the life of the Mother Church of Australia
- support the conservation of this national treasure
- have the opportunity to attend special musical, cultural and social events
- have the opportunity to attend a special annual Celebration of Eucharist for members
- receive the quarterly newsletter and receive information about the Cathedral and forthcoming events
- receive a complimentary copy of the Cathedral's newsletter, Gathering - St Mary's, our Cathedral, our family
- engage in certain Cathedral pastoral activities
- mix with like-minded friends
- enjoy the support and friendship of fellow members
For more information, contact the friends via email: info@stmaryscathedral.org.au
Events 2010
- Spring Basket Luncheon
- Thursday 7th October in the Chapter Hall St Mary's Cathedral
- Mass and Annual General Meeting
- 21st November - St Mary's Cathedral