Clergymen
A Path is Set
A history of Catholicism in Victoria from the arrival of the first priest, Father P.B. Geoghegan, in 1839 until 1862 under Bishop James Alipius Goold. Includes index and some photos.
- 2763 reads
Archbishop Freier appointed Primate of Anglican Church
Newspaper clipping about Archbishop Freier and his appointment as primate of the Anglican Church
- 2357 reads
Bishopscourt Melbourne - Official Residence and Family Home
A social history of Bishopscourt Melbourne. It starts with the arrival of Bishop Perry and his choosing of the site for Melbourne's episcopal residence and works through the trials and tribulations that he and his wife experienced in the establishment of a house and a tradition that had to serve both their public and private lives.
- 4243 reads
Brief History of Rivers Beechcroft Dickinson
Brief biography of Rivers Beechcroft Dickinson, clergyman, who was curate at St. Peter's, Eastern Hill from 1855 and who performed the marriage of W.A.C. a'Beckett and Emma Mills, whose elopement caused a minor scandal.
- 3845 reads
Charles Perry Bishop of Melbourne
Biography of Melbourne's first bishop. Illustrations. Index.
- 2832 reads
David Penman: Bridge-builder, Peacemaker, Fighter for Social Justice
Biography of David Penman, Archbishop of Melbourne.
- 3470 reads
Dr Adam Cairns
A paper on the life and work of Dr Adam Cairns (1802-1881), clergyman and theologian, and founding father of the Presbyterian Church in Melbourne. He established Chalmers Church, its first place of worship, on Eastern Hill. After his death Cairns Memorial Church in Powlett Street, East Melbourne was built in his memory.
- 1670 reads
Footprints. Vol 37, No 1. June 2022
This edition of Footprints celebrates the 175th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Diocese of Melbourne and the Appointment of the first bishop, James Alipius Good OSA, 1847.
2 copies.
- 535 reads
Frank Woods: Archbishop of Melbourne 1957-77
Biography of Frank Woods, Archbishop of Melbourne 1957-77.
- 2726 reads