Peter Murphy (Bishop)
Peter Murphy | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Armidale | |
| Diocese | Armidale |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 11 July 1992 by William John Brennan |
| Consecration | 8 May 2025 by Anthony Fisher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Peter Mel Murphy 28 June 1961 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Alma mater | Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas Pontifical Urban University |
| Motto | In Omnibus Caritas |
| Coat of arms | |
Peter Mel Murphy (born 28 June 1961) is an Australian Catholic prelate, who is currently serving as the Bishop of the Diocese of Armidale.[1][2]
Early life
Murphy was born in Benalla, Victoria, in the diocese of Sandhurst.[3] He studied agriculture and worked as a field agronomist in Melbourne before entering the seminary.[4]
Career
Priesthood
Murphy completed his seminary formation in Rome, studying at the University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) and the Pontifical Urban University. He was ordained to the priesthood on 11 June 1992 at St Michael's Cathedral, Wagga Wagga by Bishop William Brennan.
He returned to Rome to study and in 2002, completed a Doctorate in Sacred Theology at the Pontifical Urban University.[5]
Episcopate
On 27 February 2025, he was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Armidale by Pope Francis, ending a two-year vacancy in the Diocese.[6]
References
- ^ "Pope appoints new Bishop of Armidale". The Catholic Weekly. Archdiocese of Sydney. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ "New Bishop for the Diocese of Armidale". Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 26.02.2025". vatican.va. The Holy See Press Office. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ "Pope appoints new Bishop of Armidale". The Catholic Weekly. Archdiocese of Sydney. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ "Family Life International Speakers". fli.org.au. Family Life International. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 26.02.2025". vatican.va. The Holy See Press Office. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
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