court case

Saturday, April 20

Home detention approved

Archbishop Wilson appeared in the Newcastle Magistrates Court yesterday where home detention was approved. He is now in NSW serving his six month non-parole sentence at the home of a relative.

Newcastle final sentencing hearing

Archbishop Philip Wilson will return to the New South Wales Local Court on August 14 for final sentencing after being assessed for suitability for home detention.

Sr Maria Casey

Questions of justice

In the last few weeks I have been asked a number of questions including ‘can the Pope sack a bishop?’ This question forced me to reflect on what it really meant.

Trial by media

Archbishop to appeal

Archbishop Wilson has announced he intends to lodge an appeal against his conviction to the District Court of New South Wales.

Leadership changes after Newcastle verdict

Adelaide Vicar General Father Philip Marshall has expressed his commitment to working closely with the clergy and laity to keep the life and renewal of the Archdiocese moving forward following the standing aside of Archbishop Wilson last week.

Archbishop to stand down

Archbishop Philip Wilson has announced he will stand aside from his duties as Archbishop following yesterday’s decision by Magistrate Robert Stone in the Newcastle Local Court.