The sculpture of St. Mary Magdalene on the sanctuary of the Cathedral. Standing across from her is the Risen Christ on Easter Sunday. The imagery is taken from today's Gospel reading (John 20:1-2, 11-18) when Mary questions the "gardener" on the whereabouts of Christ's body only to discover that the gardener was Our Lord who […]
Looking to join a group and have the opportunity to meet other like-minded young adults? Then St Mary’s Cathedral “EMBRACE” invites you to join them! Meeting every Sunday after the 6pm Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral House, (next to St Mary’s Cathedral), young people between the ages of 18-35 gather to discuss and enjoy […]
Today we celebrate the feast of St James, the Apostle. Son of Zebedee and brother of John the Evangelist and Apostle. James was born at the town Bethsaida in Galilee. He was present at the special miracles worked by the Lord and witnessed all the Lord's Glory at the Transfiguration. James was also the first […]
Today we celebrate the Feast Day of St Joachim and St Anne, the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary. There are no mention of their names in the Bible and what is known about them comes from legend and tradition. The parents of Mary nurtured, taught and bought her up to be a worthy Mother […]
Today, Mother Church celebrates the Feast of St Martha, sister of Mary of Bethany and Lazarus. Martha received the Lord with hospitality into their home in Bethany, near Jerusalem. Martha […]
Looking to join a group and have the opportunity to meet other like-minded young adults? Then St Mary’s Cathedral “EMBRACE” invites you to join them! Meeting every Sunday after […]
Today, Mother Church celebrates the feast of St Ignatius of Loyola, priest and theologian. Ignatius, who has a profound influence on Catholic life, was born at Loyola in the Basque […]
Today, Mother Church celebrates the feast of St Alphonsus Mary de’ Ligouri (1696-1787), bishop, Doctor of the Church. St Alphonsus was a prolific writer, especially on matters of moral theology, […]
Today at the cathedral, we will commemorate the Memorial of St Peter Julian Eymard (1811-1868), priest, because we have a church dedicated to this saint within our Cathedral parish boundaries: […]
Today*, holy Mother Church celebrates the feast day of one of the most famous saints: St Dominic. Dominic de Guzman was born in Old Castle, Spain. He became a diocesan […]
Today, we celebrate the feast of St John Vianney, patron saint of parish priests. Known as the "Curé d'Ars," St John was born in Lyons, France; he was a 'delayed vocation' who had great difficulty with his seminary studies. Sent to Ars, where few people practiced their faith, he transformed the parish by his holiness, […]
On Saturday 5th: here in St Mary’s we will commemorate the feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major, one of the Four Major Papal Basilicas in […]
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Schedule St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney 7am Mass; 9am Mass; 10:30am Solemn Mass (livestreamed); 5pm Solemn Vespers and Benediction (livestreamed); 6pm Mass; St Columbkille's […]
