Archbishop Philip Wilson

Archbishop Philip Wilson

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Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson grew up in Cessnock, in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley and served as a priest in nearby Maitland.

He was ordained a bishop in 1996 when he was appointed by Pope John Paul II as Bishop of Wollongong. Five years later, he became the eighth Archbishop of Adelaide after Archbishop Leonard Faulkner retired.

In 2006, Archbishop Wilson was made president of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.

In 2008, Archbishop Wilson was re-elected president of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.

His motto is Non Nobis Domine.



Statement by the Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference regarding what the Church has done and is doing for safeguarding children and vulnerable persons, click here.

Articles on recent media coverage of Pope Benedict XVI,  click here.


St Thomas More Forum

Address by Archbishop Wilson for the St Thomas More Forum held in Canberra recently - click on file below for audio tape.

Euthanasia Bill

Archbishop Wilson urges South Australians to contact local MPs to express opposition to a bill before Parliament.

Homilies

The Archbishop's homilies from St Francis Xavier's Cathedral are now available as audio files.

Impact of World Youth Day

Youth who have attended WYD events have become actively involved in the Church in many different ways. Click, then pg 2.
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