2014
Pope Francis appoints Cardinal Pell as the first ever Secretariat for the Economy at the Vatican. Bishop Anthony Fisher OP is appointed as the ninth Archbishop of Sydney on 18th September. His installation took place on November 12th.
2010
Blessed Mary MacKillop is canonised in Rome and given the title of St Mary of the Cross, thus becoming Australia’s first Saint. Cardinal Pell unveils a statue of St Mary of the Cross at the Hyde Park entrance of the Cathedral.
Cathedral Bulletin – 29th October 2017
Bulletin 29.10.17
Cathedral Notices - 29 Oct
Marriage Mass and Renewal of Vows
On Sunday 2nd July 2017, the Annual Archdiocesan Marriage Mass and Renewal of Vows took place at St Mary's Cathedral at the 10:30am Solemn Mass. Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP celebrated Mass with couples who were married at the Cathedral and also with couples who were celebrating significant milestones.
For more about the event, please click here
500th Anniversary of Reformation Commemoration
On the 11th October, His Grace Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP was joined by leaders of different faiths to commemorate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. To mark the historical occasion, a conference event was held at the Chapter Hall, whilst an Interfaith Prayer Service took place at the Cathedral that evening.
Read more about the event here
Cathedral Bulletin – 1st October 2017
Cathedral Bulletin - 01.10.17
2008
Pope Benedict XVI visits Sydney for the 23rd World Youth Day. During the festival, Pope Benedict XVI dedicated a new Altar for the Cathedral.
2000
The southern spires are installed, complete from Wardell’s design and blessed by Cardinal Edward Clancy.
