Sarah's swimming for St Pat's

On 3 July, Sarah Dwan, Principal of St Mary's College will be plunging into the ice cold water for the ‘Iceberg’ swim on Waiheke Island. Sarah is swimming to raise funds for St Pat’s Cathedral. Can you "jump in" and make a donation to support Sarah? You can find out more about the swim at: https://oceanswim.co.nz/events/the-iceberg-waiheke/.

St Pat's Cathedral is the spiritual home of the Auckland Diocese providing a sanctuary in our city for prayer, worship, and pastoral care for thousands of people each year. It's also the home of St Mary's College Masses and has been a big part of the life of the College for generations. COVID-19 has hit the Cathedral hard with many gatherings cancelled, fewer visitors and tourists, reduced donations and an understandable reluctance of many people with health vulnerabilities to gather with others to attend events at the Cathedral.

St Patrick’s Cathedral is open again and has a bright future but needs help to fully recover financially and to continue to provide the special services it always has. C'mon St Mary’s Whanau, please join me in sending a strong message of support to Fr Chris Denham, Dean of the Cathedral and our College Chaplain and all the hardworking volunteers, religious and staff at St Pat's that we are right behind them. St Pat's is an important part of our community so please support this fundraiser.

You can sponsor Sarah’s swim by making a tax deductible gift through this page to the Bishop – with all proceeds going to help the Cathedral of St Patrick and St Joseph.