Charles Gauci

Charles Gauci (born 1952) is an Australian priest who was appointed Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Darwin on 27 June 2018. He had been a priest in the Archdiocese of Adelaide since his ordination in 1977.[1] His immediate previous post was as administrator of St Francis Xavier's Cathedral in Adelaide. He was consecrated bishop at St Mary's Star of the Sea Cathedral, Darwin on 26 September 2018.[2]

The Most Reverend

Charles Gauci
Bishop of Darwin
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
DioceseDarwin
SeeDarwin
Appointed27 June 2018
PredecessorDaniel Eugene Hurley
Orders
Ordination10 December 1977
Consecration26 September 2018
by Daniel Eugene Hurley
Personal details
Birth nameCharles Victor Emmanuel Gauci
Born (1952-03-31) 31 March 1952
Floriana, Malta

Early life

Gauci was born in Malta and moved with his family to Australia when he was 13 years old. He was ordained in 1977 and served in several parishes in the Archdiocese of Adelaide,[3] including the Southern Deanery with Kangaroo Island from 2012–2017.[4]

References
  1. "Father Charles Victor Emmanuel Gauci". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
  2. "Bishop Charles Gauci ordained fifth Bishop of Darwin - ACBC Media Blog". ACBC Media Blog. 27 September 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  3. "Adelaide priest Fr Charles Gauci named new Bishop of Darwin". CatholicOutlook. Diocese of Parramatta. 28 June 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
  4. "Lunch on KI for Father Charles Gauci". The Islander. 27 August 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Eugene Hurley		 Bishop of Darwin
2018–		 Incumbent


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