Mothers' Union in Australia - Diocese of Sydney

Corporate body

Mothers' Union in Australia - Diocese of Sydney

• MU Sydney

1896-

The inaugural meeting took place on 28th October at St Andrew's Cathedral Chapter House. Lady Hampden, the wife of the Governor, was the first President. On 16th November 1896, fifteen members were enrolled at a meeting at Government House. The first Annual General Meeting was held in 1898. It was incorporated in August 1996. The governing body of the branch is the Diocesan Council, with the working body the Executive Committee. Departments include Caritas, Deaneries, Education, Hospital visiting, Overseas and Northern Outreach, Prayer and Spirituality, Promotion and Development, Publication, Publicity and Social Responsibility. The Patron is and has been for many years the wife of the Archbishop of Sydney. Past patrons and presidents have been the wives of Governors of NSW.

Sydney, NSW

Mothers' Union in Australia (1892-)

Caritas - Diocese of Sydney (1935-)

Mothers' Union in Australia - Sydney Diocesan Council (1896-)

Mothers' Union in Australia - Diocese of Sydney - Deanery Department (1900?-)

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