Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture
Date: 19 May 2026 Author: Liz Laidlaw
The 8th May marked 99 years from the day a group of Anglican bishops dedicated our site in Barton, at the time planned to be a national Anglican Cathedral. To celebrate the history of the site and the Centre, an event was held as a renewal for the Centre.
Bishop Mark Short commissioned Professor Peter Sherlock as Executive Director of the Centre in a wonderful evening of celebrations including welcoming Professor Ruth Powell, and Professor Stan Grant launching Professor Sherlock's most recent book, The Monuments of Westminster Abbey: Power and Memory in Early Modern Britain.
Our new Executive Director's address is now available online. Congratulations Peter and Ruth, and thanks everyone for your ongoing support of the Centre!
Stan Grant launching Peter Sherlock's new book.
Centre Board Member Brendan Smyth and Associate Director Jonathan Cole with Peter's books.
Long term Centre supporter Clive Rodger with Bishop Mark Short