William Wright (Australian bishop)
| Most Reverend William Joseph Wright | |
|---|---|
| Church | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton[1] |
| Archdiocese | Sydney |
| Diocese | Maitland-Newcastle |
| In office | 15 June 2011 - |
| Predecessor | Michael John Malone |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 20 August 1977 |
| Consecration |
15 June 2011 by Cardinal George Pell |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | William Joseph Wright |
| Born |
26 October 1952 Washington DC |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Residence | Hamilton, New South Wales |
| Parents | Jack and Nan Wright |
| Previous post | Priest |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) |
| Alma mater |
St Patrick’s College, Manly Sydney University |
| Motto | In principio verbum |
| Coat of arms |
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Bishop William (Bill) Wright (born 26 October 1952) is the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle in Australia. He was ordained as bishop on 15 June 2011.[2]
Cardinal George Pell, two dozen priests and bishops, and hundreds of parishioners packed the Sacred Heart Cathedral at Hamilton, New South Wales, for his consecration as bishop.[3]
References
- ↑ Catholic Hierarchy website Accessed 26 January 2018
- ↑ "About Bishop William Wright". Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
- ↑ The Herald June 15, 2011
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