With a host of assembled clergy, hymns soaring and a cathedral filled with well-wishers, the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese turned out in force to bid a heartfelt farewell to Bishop-Elect Tony Percy. Source: Catholic Voice.
“We love you as a son of the Archdiocese, which will never be forgotten,” Canberra-Goulburn Archbishop Christopher Prowse said as he presented Bishop-Elect Percy with a crozier during the Farewell Mass at Canberra’s St Christopher’s Cathedral last Wednesday.
“This will define who God wants you to be for the rest of your life – a fisher of men and a shepherd of souls.”
In February, Pope Francis appointed Fr Percy as the next Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. He departed for Sydney yesterday ahead of his episcopal consecration on May 2 at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Beyond the pulpit, Bishop-Elect Percy has been a vocal advocate on civic matters, particularly during the ACT Government’s 2023 takeover of Calvary Hospital.
Under his leadership, the Archdiocesan “Save Calvary” campaign gathered over 50,000 signatures, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to defending religious freedom and property rights.
As Auxiliary Bishop of the Sydney Archdiocese, Bishop-Elect Percy is eager to continue his passion for preaching.
He also hopes to be an active voice in social and civic issues, particularly those affecting religious communities and broader society.
“The values that are important for us as Catholics, but also for all people of faith, and those people who want a free and fair society – I think bishops should get involved and be active in those issues,” he said.
“I look forward to contributing to the public discourse. I think that’s very important.”
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Bishop-Elect Tony Percy, ‘Son of the Archdiocese’ bids farewell (By Veronika Cox, Catholic Voice)
