After the tears come the memories
A wave of sadness washed over the diocese as we learned of Archbishop Wilson’s death on January 17.
A wave of sadness washed over the diocese as we learned of Archbishop Wilson’s death on January 17.
Philip Wilson’s love affair with the Catholic Church and his strong desire to be a priest began at an early age.
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Clergy and staff of the Adelaide Archdiocese said their farewells to Archbishop Philip Wilson this morning, in the lead up to his Funeral Mass which will be held tomorrow, February 3 at 11am.
Tributes are flowing for Archbishop Philip Wilson who died yesterday at the age of 70.
The Adelaide Arch-diocese has had its fair share of challenges over the past few years so perhaps we shouldn’t be too surprised that the long-awaited arrival of our new archbishop has come at such an unusual time.
In her farewell speech, Heather Carey spoke openly and sincerely of her deep affection for Archbishop Philip Wilson and the traumatic legal process which last year concluded with his acquittal. These are her words.
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