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New bishop appointed to Broome Diocese
Pope Francis last night appointed Brisbane Auxiliary Bishop Timothy Norton SVD to be the third Bishop of Broome. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Cardinal-designate Bychok describes his ‘very big week’
Cardinal-designate Mykola Bychok CSsR – the Melbourne-based Ukrainian eparch and the youngest of 21 new cardinals-designate recently announced by Pope Francis – has had what he described as “a very big week”. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Bishops congratulate Cardinal-designate Mykola Bychok
Eparch of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Australia, Bishop Mykola Bychok CSsR, said he received the news that he would be created a cardinal in December with “great surprise”. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Papal visit reinforced ‘bonds of faith and friendship’ between Darwin and Timor-Leste
Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci has reflected on the “bonds of faith and friendship” between his diocese and Timor-Leste, which he says were reinforced during Pope Francis’s visit to the country last month. Source: Darwin Diocese.
Archbishop Porteous reflects on 50 years of priesthood
As Archbishop Julian Porteous marked 50 years of priesthood this month, he reflected upon his many and varied experiences over five decades, keenly aware of the work of God’s abundant grace and mercy in his life. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
New Bishop of Cairns ordained
Cairns Diocese has a new bishop, with the ordination of Bishop Joe Caddy in a ceremony at St Monica’s Cathedral, Cairns, last night on the Feast of the Assumption.
Melbourne farewells Fr Caddy, the new Bishop of Cairns
Melbourne Archdiocese has farewelled its vicar general as Fr Joe Caddy departs for Far North Queensland to take up his new role as Bishop of Cairns. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Diocese farewells Bishop Kevin Manning
Hundreds of mourners paid their respects to Bishop Kevin Manning, the second Bishop of Parramatta, during his Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Details released for funeral of Bishop Manning
Details have been confirmed for the funeral of Bishop Kevin Manning, the second Bishop of Parramatta. Source: Catholic Outlook.