St Mary’s Cathedral is the location for the celebration of the Ninth World Day of the Sick. Cardinal retires and Archbishop George Pell, formerly the Archbishop of Melbourne, becomes the […]
Jun 04, 2018
Key Dates in Our History
Jun 04, 2018
2003
Archdiocesan offices move to impressive new building, the Polding Centre on Liverpool St in the CBD. Archbishop George Pell is created Cardinal by Pope
Jun 04, 2018
2005
Death of much loved, Pope John Paul II. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is elected Pope Benedict XVI
Jun 04, 2018
2008
Pope Benedict XVI makes his first visit to Australia when the Archdiocese of Sydney hosts World Youth Day 2008. WYD08 is a huge success and as a result the social […]
Jun 04, 2018
2009
Restoration and renovation begins on the former Marist Fathers students’ home in Rome for what will become a pilgrim’s haven for Australians in the city offering accommodation and a home […]
Jun 04, 2018
2014
The Holy Father Pope Francis appoints George Cardinal Pell as Prefect of the new Secretariat for the Economy. The Most Rev Anthony Fisher is appointed as the ninth Archbishop of […]
Jun 04, 2000
2000
The two spires of St Mary’s Cathedral are finally completed
Jan 01, 1978
1788
La Perouse enters Botany Bay and his chaplain, Abbe Mones, celebrates the first Mass within Australian territory
Jun 04, 1791
1791
First Irish convicts transported to Botany Bay
Jan 01, 1791
1791
First Fleet lands Sydney Cove
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