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History of the Diocese of Sydney

The Diocese of Sydney was created by Letters Patent in 1847. Today, the Diocese is home to over 270 parishes.




On This Day

On This Day in the History of the Diocese



Elected clergy

Bishops of Australia and Archbishops of Sydney

Assistant Bishops of Sydney



Elected lay people

Chancellors of Sydney

Deputy Chancellors of Sydney

Advocates for Diocese of Sydney