Notice: Cathedral Upgrade Works (From March 2027)
From March 2027 onwards, St Mary’s Cathedral will be carrying out major upgrade works in and around the cathedral.
Due to the nature of these works, certain areas of the cathedral—both inside and outside—may be temporarily impacted or closed. Some entrance doors may be inaccessible due to scaffolding and/or hoarding, and access to facilities may be limited at times.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this period as we work to improve the cathedral.
St Mary’s Cathedral stands on the site of the first Catholic Chapel in Australia
The Cathedral is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, under the title of Immaculate Mother of God, Help of Christians.
Architect William Wilkinson Wardell was commissioned by Archbishop Polding to design a new St Mary’s following the fire of 1865 which ruined the original Cathedral.
Next Mass stream starts tomorrow 9:00am
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St Mary’s Cathedral Music Department
The Choir of St Mary’s Cathedral is Australia’s oldest musical institution, with a history stretching back over 200 years. The Cathedral maintains daily sung services, and is the only choir in Australia to have a dedicated Choir School at which Choristers receive fully paid scholarships.
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