Vili, pictured at his Mile End bakery, has been remembered for his work ethic, resilience and generosity. He was a Knight of the Order of St John of Jerusalem and in 2005 he and his wife Rosemary were jointly awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition of their charity work.

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A people person who lit up the room

Vilmos (Vili) Milisits OAM KJSJ - Born: September 8 1948 | Died: March 26 2021

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Joyful storyteller

Sr Mary Howard sgs - Born: November 7 1938 | Died: March 1 2021

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In communion with Christ of the Cross

In his homily at the funeral Mass, BISHOP GREG O’KELLY SJ highlighted Archbishop Wilson’s deep faith, his love for the Church, his ability to forgive, his pastoral help towards individuals and his desire to strengthen the protection of children and the vulnerable in Church institutions.

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A life of surprises

ARCHBISHOP MARK COLERIDGE, president of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and Archbishop of Brisbane, looks beneath the public persona of Archbishop Wilson in this frank and powerful tribute.

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'Our Phil, the unassuming hero'

Archbishop Wilson’s youngest sister MARIE-ANNE JOHNSON spoke on behalf of her sister Joanne, brother Mark and their families at the Vigil Mass.