William Wright (Australian bishop)

Bishop William (Bill) Wright (born 26 October 1952) is the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle in Australia. He was consecrated on 15 June 2011.[2]

Most Reverend

William Joseph Wright
ChurchSacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton[1]
ArchdioceseSydney
DioceseMaitland-Newcastle
In office15 June 2011 -
PredecessorMichael John Malone
Orders
Ordination20 August 1977
Consecration15 June 2011
by Cardinal George Pell
Personal details
Birth nameWilliam Joseph Wright
Born26 October 1952
Washington DC
NationalityAustralian
DenominationRoman Catholic
ResidenceHamilton, New South Wales
ParentsJack and Nan Wright
Previous postPriest
EducationBachelor of Arts (Hons)
Alma materSt Patrick’s College, Manly
Sydney University
MottoIn principio verbum
Coat of arms

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
  1. Catholic Hierarchy website Accessed 26 January 2018
  2. "About Bishop William Wright". Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
  3. Dagwell, Todd (15 June 2011). "Catholic bishop ordained for Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle". The Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Michael Malone		 8th Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle
2011–present		 Incumbent


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