Roman Catholic Diocese of Geraldton

The Diocese of Geraldton (Latin: Dioecesis Geraldtonensis ) is a location in Australia Roman Catholic diocese based in Geraldton.

History

It was established from areas of the Archdiocese of Perth on January 30, 1898, which it is, as a suffragan today.

Ordinaries

  • William Bernard Kelly (1898-1921)
  • Richard Ryan CM (1923-1926), then Bishop of Sale
  • James Patrick O'Collins (1930-1941), then Bishop of Ballarat
  • Alfred Joseph Gummer (1942-1962)
  • Francis Xavier Thomas (1962-1981)
  • William Foley (1981-1983), then Archbishop of Perth
  • Barry Hickey (1984-1991), then Archbishop of Perth
  • Justin Bianchini (since 1992)
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