Cathedral Parish Hobart - St Mary's Cathedral & Sacred Heart Church

04/08/2026

𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 | 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟕𝐭𝐡 – 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭

"The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest." — Matthew 9:37–38

As part of Vocation Awareness Week, join us at St Mary’s Cathedral for a special 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

We will begin with 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟔:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 offered specifically for vocations within the Archdiocese of Hobart. Following Mass, solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will continue throughout the night, concluding with 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 followed by a community BBQ breakfast.

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 (𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫, 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞): Food (snacks) and drinks will be provided on the 1st floor of the Cathedral Centre throughout the night. This space will be available to take a break, watch a movie, or chat and ask questions about discernment and the priesthood. (Note: A full timetable for 1st-floor events and movie screenings will be released soon.)

𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲:
• 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟔:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌: Opening Mass for Vocations
• 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌: Overnight Adoration & Vigil
• 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫): Snacks, drinks, movies, & conversation (Timetable released soon)
• 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌: Closing Mass
• 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟖:𝟒𝟓 𝐀𝐌: BBQ Breakfast & Vocation Q&A

All are welcome to join at any time—stay for an hour, drop in throughout the night, or remain for the entire vigil. During breakfast on Saturday morning, you’ll also have the opportunity to talk to local priests and ask any questions you may have about a vocation to the priesthood.

See you there! 🙏😇

31/07/2026

Please find this weekend's Mass times below:

15/07/2026

Join us to celebrate the 205th Anniversary of the Independence of Peru with Mass celebrated by His Grace, Archbishop Anthony Ireland 🙏🇵🇪

When: Saturday 25th July at 5pm.
Where: St Mary’s Cathedral Hobart.

12/06/2026

The Requiem Mass for Fr Michael Tate AO will be celebrated on Tuesday 16 June at 10am, at St Mary's Cathedral in Hobart. All are welcome to attend.

It will also be livestreamed via the Archdiocese's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYTsCJG5DHk

Please join us in celebrating Fr Michael's life and praying for the repose of his soul.

06/06/2026

Allegri Ensemble presents ‘Echoes of Venice’ at St Mary's Cathedral today!

Allegri Ensemble are excited to announce this performance of renaissance masterpieces, often for not one, not two, but up to three choirs simultaneously! This programme is a homage to a particular style of multi-choir composition – exemplified in the music of Giovanni Gabrieli – which made dramatic use of the vast acoustic of the Basilica di San Marco in Venice. Multiple choirs of singers and brass instruments combine to create a massive and powerful soundscape.

Orlando Lassus’ resonant 'Missa Bell’ Amfitrit’ altera' for double choir forms the centrepiece of this concert. Other key highlights of this program include Monteverdi’s well-known 'Cantate Domino', Schutz’s stunning setting of Psalm 110 for three separate choirs, as well as an exhilarating setting of 'Hodie Christus Natus Est' – and several canzoni for brass – by Gabrieli himself.

Jonathan Wallis, newly appointed Interim Director of the Conservatorium of Music, curates and directs this programme as Allegri Ensemble’s second performance for 2026. They are joined by some of Hobart’s leading brass players, acting both in their own right as well as individual voices within the choral singers.

Come along to the beautiful spaces of St Mary’s Cathedral to be immersed in the sounds of many choirs in ‘Echoes of Venice’

ECHOES OF VENICE
📅 Saturday 6th June, 2pm
⛪️ St. Mary's Cathedral, 180 Harrington St, HOBART TAS 7000
🎟️ via Trybooking
https://www.trybooking.com/DMEAW
And at the door

$45 General Admission
$25 Concession
$15 Students

05/06/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce that Fr Michael Tate AO, Parish Priest at South Hobart, died around lunchtime today at Calvary Hospital Lenah Valley.

Please join us in praying for the repose of his soul. We give thanks to God for his life and ministry to the faithful of Tasmania and to the broader community.

Archbishop Tony Ireland administered the “Last Rites” to Fr Michael not long before he died.

“In many ways Fr Michael was one of a kind, gifted intellectually, a powerful communicator, and an extraordinarily generous and faithful pastor who loved his people,” Archbishop Ireland said.

Fr Michael had a long and prestigious career in both law and politics before becoming a Catholic priest later in life.

He was born on 6 July 1945 in Sydney and educated at St Virgil’s College Hobart.

He studied law at the University of Tasmania, graduating with First Class Honours in 1968 and went on to obtain a master’s degree in theology from the University of Oxford in 1971.

He lectured in law at the University of Tasmania from 1972 to 1978 and was the Dean of Faculty from 1977 to 1978.

In 1977 his political career began when he was elected to the Senate representing Tasmania. He served as the Minister for Justice for the Hawke and Keating governments from 1987 to 1993.

In 1994 he was appointed as Australia’s Ambassador to the Holy See and to the Hague.

In 1996 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for his distinguished service to Australia.

He was awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Tasmania and Charles Sturt University.

As he left his diplomatic post at the Vatican, he told Pope John Paul II that he would begin studying for the Catholic priesthood.

He was ordained a priest by Archbishop Adrian Doyle on 19 May 2000 at St Mary’s Cathedral in Hobart.

Fr Michael served as Parish Priest at Bridgewater-Brighton, Sandy Bay, Huon Valley, and South Hobart. He also served the Archdiocese as a Consultor, a member of the Council of priests, and for a time as Vicar General.

In 2010 he was appointed Tasmania's first Parliamentary Standards Commissioner.

He was the founder of the popular Way to St James Cygnet, an annual pilgrimage through the picturesque Huon Valley.

Funeral arrangements for Fr Michael will be announced in the coming days.

Rest in peace Fr Michael.

(Photo: Nick Osborne)

01/06/2026

29/05/2026

📣 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐘𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐃 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 📣

Join us for a Bush Dance fundraiser in support of our pilgrims travelling to World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea!

📍 Saturday, 20 June | 5:00pm
📍 St Francis Xavier Hall (31 Anglesea St, South Hobart)
🎟️ Capacity is limited to 100 attendees, so book your tickets here to avoid missing out: https://events.humanitix.com/bush-dance-wyd-fundraiser

25/05/2026

🚶‍♂️‍➡️🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Please join us on Sunday 7 June for the annual Walk with Christ Eucharistic procession through the streets of Hobart on the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. 🙏

The procession will be led by His Grace, Archbishop Tony Ireland.

This is an important opportunity to come together as a Church and witness to our faith in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, which is the "source and summit of the Christian life". As the Church teaches us, "in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself".

The procession will begin at St Joseph's Church at 1pm and will conclude at St Mary's Cathedral at 3pm.

☔️In case of bad weather on the day please check our page for notification of wet weather contingency plans.

We look forward to seeing you there! 😇

19/05/2026

What’s On This Week ⛪️🍻
Come along and join some of our youth for formation, friendship and fun!

MONDAY -

Men’s Night at the Shrine
An evening of fellowship, prayer, and formation.
Shared meal
Silent prayer in the church
Talk & formation
Fellowship and discussion
⏰ 6:30PM – 8:30PM
📍 Our Lady of Victories Shrine, Lutana
ℹ️ Informal and welcoming. Open to men of all ages.

WEDNESDAY -

Midweek Sesh with Fr JJ
Recharge midweek with prayer, community, and good food.
Adoration
Confession available
Shared meal
Formation talk with Fr JJ
Board games & social time
⏰ 5:00PM – 8:00PM (ish)
📍 Holy Spirit Church, Sandy Bay
ℹ️ Open to all young adults.

THURSDAY -

Little Bite Night
A relaxed evening to catch up and connect.
Dinner & drinks
Great conversation
Optional ice cream afterwards
⏰ From 6:00PM
📍 Preachers
5 Knopwood St, Hobart
ℹ️ Casual and open to all young adults.

SUNDAY -

Pentecost Boardgame Fundraiser
An afternoon of games, snacks, and community.
Board games
Snacks
Fundraising for WYD pilgrims
⏰ 2:00PM – 7:30PM
📍 Level 2, Cathedral Centre, St Mary’s
ℹ️ Open to everyone — all ages welcome.