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Active retired clergy and those working outside of the Diocese

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Retired clergy

Our retired clergy have each played a vital role in the life of our Diocese, offering years of faithful service, spiritual leadership, and pastoral care to our communities.  
 
We give heartfelt thanks for their dedication and the many ways they have helped shape our parishes and people.

The following list includes those retired clergy who continue to be active in some capacity within our Diocese.

We also honour those who have fully stepped back from public ministry, their contribution remains deeply valued, even if their names are not listed here. 

NameTitle
Father John TobinRetired Priest
Father Bob SearleRetired Priest
Father Gordon QuinnRetired Priest
Father Geoff MulhearnRetired Priest
Father Paul MulconryRetired Priest
Father John LovellRetired Priest
Father Kevin KiemRetired Priest
Father Tony BradyRetired Priest
Father Greg ArnoldRetired Priest

Clergy working outside the Diocese

We currently have three active clergy who are working outside of our Diocese.  

NameCurrent status
Father Richard LennanWorking overseas
Father Camillus NwahiaWorking outside Diocese
Father Peter StreetStudying overseas
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