A full and meaningful life
Dale Peter West - Born November 15 1956; Died June 14 2025
Dale Peter West - Born November 15 1956; Died June 14 2025
As a member of the Plenary Council communications team, I was privileged to witness first-hand the proceedings of the final assembly in Sydney last month.
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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.
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.
Archbishop Wilson’s youngest sister MARIE-ANNE JOHNSON spoke on behalf of her sister Joanne, brother Mark and their families at the Vigil Mass.
Messages of condolence came from far and wide following the death of Archbishop Philip Wilson, and memorial services were held in Wollongong, NSW, Brooklyn, USA, and Grodziec, Poland. Below are a few of the tributes written by people from all walks of life.
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