TO THESE PRIESTS WHO LOVED YOU, FATHER, KEEP YOUR PROMISE TO COME AND ABIDE WITH THEM FOREVER.
- 2023
Rev Mgr Michael Berbari Born 01/08/1940; Ordained 26/03/1967.
Archdiocese of Sydney.
- 2014
Rev Robert Pocock
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Born 07/05/1935; Ordained 22/10/1963. Diocese of Geraldton
Robert passed away peacefully at Nazareth House, Geraldton, WA. Born in Bendigo, in the Diocese of Sandhurst, Robert was educated at St Liborius School, Eaglehawk and Marist Brothers College, Bendigo.
He received his seminary formation at Corpus Christi Seminary, Melbourne and was ordained on 22 October 1963 for the Congregation of the Most Blessed Sacrament by Bishop Arthur Fox.
On 10 October 1977 Robert was incardinated into the Diocese of Geraldton, WA, having first arrived in the diocese in September 1972.
Robert's appointments in the Diocese of Geraldton were: Assistant Priest Cathedral Parish (1972-1977), Diocesan Chancellor (1976-1985), Administrator Cathedral Parish (1978-1985), Parish Priest Carnarvon (1986-1992), Parish Pariest Karratha (1992-2004), Vicar General (1994-2007)' Priest in Charge Wickham (2005-2014). Robert also spent time as Assistant Priest at Fawkner, Archdiocese of Melbourne (1991-1992).
After years of faith-filled ministry, Robert retired in March 2014.
May he rest now in peace.
- 2015
Rev Warren Mossfield
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Born 15/06/1937; Ordained 06/01/1966
Diocese of Wagga Wagga
Born at Annandale in Sydney, Warren's first job after leaving school was in the Valuer-General's Department in Albury and it was there that he decided to enter the priesthood.
Warren died nine days before the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest by Pope Paul VI on January 6, 1966.
Priests from around the Wagga Diocese joined with Warren's family, former parishioners and seminary classmates to celebrate his life at a Pontifical Mass of Christian Burial in St Michael's Cathedral.
In his eulogy, Frank Mossfield spoke of his brother's love of family and his sporting talents, including rugby league and cricket and the happy times the family shared.
Warren served in 10 parishes in the Wagga Diocese, including South Wagga, Griffith, Tarcutta, Albury and Jerilderie from 1967. He also served in Townsville between 1975 and 1978 and at the Vianney College seminary in Wagga between 1998 and 2001. His last appointment was at Holbrook, between 2004 and 2007.
May he rest in peace.
- 1909
Rev Michael Joseph O'Flinn Port Augusta (Port Pirie) dioc, SA
- 1913
Rev Thomas Aloysius Nealon Raymond Terrace, etc, Maitland dioc, NSW
- 1914
Rev Aristide Gandolfi Adelaide dioc
- 1936
Rev William Paul McNally Sydney dioc
- 1939
Rev Francis O'Connell Brisbane dioc
- 1942
Rev Timothy Manning CM Bathurst, NSW, etc
- 1948
Bishop Ernest Coppo SDB Kimberleys, WA
- 1958
Rev Giles Amorotti OFM
- 1967
Rev Joseph Ciantar SDB Sydney; Melbourne
- 1975
Rev Philip Keenan CM Ashfield, NSW; Bendigo, Vic, etc
- 1991
Rev Paul Havlik Hobart dioc
- 1993
Rev Patrick Lowry OMI Moe, Vic; Lesmurdie, WA
- 2000
Rev James Mullins Shenton Park, Victoria Park, Bunbury, Northam, Brentwood, Melville, North Beach, Mosman Park, Merredin, Osborne Park, Maylands, WA
- 2007
Rev John Barker Melbourne dioc
- 2010
Most Rev Joseph Angelo Grech DD
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Born in Balzan Malta 10/12/1948;
Ordained Priest in Balzan for Malta 30/11/1974;
Consecrated 10/2/1999.
Appointed Bishop of Sandhurst, Victoria, 8/3/2001.
Maltese-born Joe's commitment to the people of the Diocese of Sandhurst was that of a man with a deep love for humanity and a great enthusiasm for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
He frequently spoke out on the treatment of asylum seekers and refugees in Australia, and he matched these words with pastoral action, through his involvement in the establishment of services in remote detention centres.
His enthusiastic manner, unique and charismatic style of preaching and gentle pastoral sensibility helped many young people encounter the spirit of Jesus Christ.
Rest in peace dear Joe.