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.

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.

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

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

Sixty-year-old Bishop Shane Mackinlay succeeds Archbishop Mark Coleridge, who is retiring after 13 years of episcopal leadership.