Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Anthony Ireland to replace Archbishop Julian Porteous who announced his retirement in June last year. Under canon law an archbishop must resign to the Pope on his ...

The 68-year-old Ireland will succeed Archbishop Julian Porteous, who is retiring after nearly 12 years leading Tasmania’s Catholic community.

Archbishop Julian Porteous welcomed his successor. “Bishop Ireland brings a wealth of experience in parish ministry, spiritual and academic formation, and health care,” he said.

Archbishop Julian Porteous of Hobart is among some 6,000 initial signatories of the “Australian Creed for Sexual Integrity,” a statement affirming Christian ethics on sex and gender.

Bishop Anthony Ireland has been appointed as the new Archbishop of Hobart by Pope Leo XIV, bringing decades of pastoral and academic experience to Tasmania’s Catholic community.

Hobart Archbishop Julian Porteous said he joined with Catholics around the world in grieving Francis’ passing. “From the time of his election in 2013, Pope Francis brought a warmth and joy to ...

Archbishop Julian Porteous welcomed his successor. “Bishop Ireland brings a wealth of experience in parish ministry, spiritual and academic formation, and health care,” he said.

Hobart Archbishop Julian Porteous said he joined with Catholics around the world in grieving Francis’ passing. “From the time of his election in 2013, Pope Francis brought a warmth and joy to ...

Archbishop Julian Porteous welcomed his successor. “Bishop Ireland brings a wealth of experience in parish ministry, spiritual and academic formation, and health care,” he said.

Archbishop Julian Porteous welcomed his successor’s appointment. “Bishop Ireland brings a wealth of experience in parish ministry, spiritual and academic formation, and health care,” he said.

Hobart Archbishop Julian Porteous said he joined with Catholics around the world in grieving Francis’ passing. “From the time of his election in 2013, Pope Francis brought a warmth and joy to ...

Archbishop Julian Porteous welcomed his successor. “Bishop Ireland brings a wealth of experience in parish ministry, spiritual and academic formation, and health care,” he said.