Articles by Bishop Bill Wright

Bishop Bill Wright: The Church and The Herald IMAGE Bishop Bill Wright

Bishop Bill Wright: The Church and The Herald

February 03, 2015

Relatively early in my time here, I met with the editor of the Newcastle Herald and journalist Joanne McCarthy. They were at pains to let me know that, despite what I might have heard, they are not anti-church but pro- the victims of child sexual abuse.

BISHOP BILL WRIGHT: 2014 Christmas Message IMAGE Bishop Bill Wright

BISHOP BILL WRIGHT: 2014 Christmas Message

December 22, 2014

Watch a video Christmas message from Bishop Bill Wright of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.

BISHOP BILL WRIGHT: Founding Father IMAGE Bishop Bill Wright

BISHOP BILL WRIGHT: Founding Father

December 02, 2014 Comments

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the death of the Archpriest John Joseph Therry, virtually the first Catholic chaplain to the Colony of New South Wales.

BISHOP BILL WRIGHT: Country Rambles (and other rambling) IMAGE Bishop Bill Wright

BISHOP BILL WRIGHT: Country Rambles (and other rambling)

October 07, 2014

Last month I was enthusing about the potential benefits of successful urban renewal, so it is only fair that I also publish my recent experiences of rural delights.

BISHOP BILL WRIGHT: Life in Cities IMAGE Bishop Bill Wright

BISHOP BILL WRIGHT: Life in Cities

September 02, 2014

As part of my annual leave, I had dinner with old friends in Sydney on Saturday and Sunday nights, leaving me free through the day on Sunday to be a tourist in the city. Yes, yes, I had lived there most of my life, but out in the suburbs, sometimes a very long way out indeed.