Foundation
The St Thomas More Society was founded in Sydney in 1945.
Fellowship
The Society is a fellowship of lawyers inspired by the example of St Thomas More (1478-1535), as exemplified by his life of public service, and his martyrdom at Tower Hill on 6 July 1535.
Functions
The Society:
The St Thomas More Society was founded in Sydney in 1945.
Fellowship
The Society is a fellowship of lawyers inspired by the example of St Thomas More (1478-1535), as exemplified by his life of public service, and his martyrdom at Tower Hill on 6 July 1535.
Functions
The Society:
- commences the Law Term each year by convening the Red Mass at St Mary's Cathedral
- convenes an Annual Retreat for members
- convenes Breakfast Seminars on subjects ethical importance to the profession
- publishes an official organ, Utopia
- celebrates the feast day of St Thomas More annually on 22 June with Mass
- promotes the interaction of its members with people and societies who hold similar ideals; and
- prays for its deceased members.
