AUSTRALIA
Gippsland Times
GIPPSLAND’S new Catholic bishop will assume his role at what is a tough time for the church in the region.
More than 1200 Catholics will flock to celebrate the ordination of Bishop-elect Pat O’Regan on Thursday, who looks forward to getting back to basics with his Christian message.
“I’d like to make the Christian message believable and credible, because we’ve taken a few body blows recently,” Fr O’Regan said.
“Because some bad things have happened, I’d like to get back to the basics of Christianity and that’s the love of God, love of neighbour.
“It’s not just about being in a holy huddle in a church; it’s being a part of the world.”
Fr O’Regan has arrived in the region at a time when allegations of sexual abuse against students at St Patrick’s Catholic College in the 1970s and 1980s now Catholic College Sale are being investigated by police.
Fr O’Regan said the church was praying for those affected and would co-operate with all inquiries.
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