Media releases

Archbishop’s Easter Message 2013

March 28, 2013Archbishop Jensen's final Easter message

Archbishop’s statement on Pope Francis

March 14, 2013The Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Peter Jensen today joined other Christian leaders in welcoming the election of the new Pope.

2012 Christmas Message

December 23, 2012Dr Peter Jensen's final Christmas Message as Archbishop of Sydney

Thompson appointed as new Moore College Principal

November 30, 2012Dr Mark Thompson has been appointed to succeed Dr John Woodhouse as Principal of Moore Theological College.

Royal Commission on child abuse

November 12, 2012A statement from the Archbishop of Sydney on the Prime Minister's announcement of a Royal Commission into child abuse and institutional response.

Bishopscourt sale window approved

October 17, 2012The Synod of the Anglican Diocese in Sydney has authorised the sale of the present residence of the Archbishop, ‘Bishopscourt’ in Darling Point, at any time in the next five years.

Synod 2012

October 5, 2012The 2nd ordinary session of the 49th Synod of the Diocese of Sydney will begin on Monday 8th October at the Wesley Theatre, 220 Pitt Street Sydney with the Presidential Address by Archbishop Peter Jensen.

Forced Adoptions

September 21, 2012An apology from the Archbishop on behalf of the Diocese of Sydney.

Archbishop’s letter ‘Redefining Marriage’

June 15, 2012Archbishop Jensen writes to clergy and churches on the issue of marriage.

Standing Committee resolution on Gippsland

May 29, 2012On Monday 28th May, 2012, the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Sydney passed the following resolution about recent developments in the Diocese of Gippsland.