On Monday 25 May at St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Adelaide’s 9th Catholic Archbishop was installed. His name is Archbishop Patrick O’Regan. He comes to us from the Diocese of Sale, Victoria, where he served as Bishop since 2015.
Due to the circumstances arising from the coronavirus pandemic, the installation had been reduced to about 30 participants rather than the expected gathering of more than 2000 people. Travel restrictions also prevented family, clergy and bishops from interstate attending. Nevertheless, thousands across the country and the world were able to watch the installation via a live stream.
We wish Archbishop O’Regan great success in his new role as Archbishop of Adelaide, and we pray that God gives him the strength and courage that is needed as our shepherd, so that he may guide us with the same compassion, love and tenderness shown by Jesus.
Enrico Caprioli
APRIM
