Peter William Ingham AM (born 19 January 1941) is an Australian bishop. He was the fourth Roman Catholic bishop of the Diocese of Wollongong, serving from 2001 to 2018.[1] From March 2020 until Dec 2020, he served as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Broome.[2][3][4]
The Most Reverend Peter Ingram | |
|---|---|
| 4th Roman Catholic Bishop | |
| Church | St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Wollongong |
| Archdiocese | Sydney |
| Province | Sydney |
| Diocese | Wollongong |
| Elected | 6 June 2001 |
| Installed | 25 July 2001 |
| Term ended | 22 February 2018[1] |
| Predecessor | Philip Wilson |
| Successor | Brian Mascord |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 18 July 1964 (priest) in St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney by Norman Gilroy |
| Consecration | 12 July 1993 (bishop) by Edward Clancy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Peter William Ingham 14 January 1941 Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| Occupation | Roman Catholic bishop |
| Profession | Bishop |
| Alma mater | St Patrick's Seminary, Manly |
Early years edit
Ingram was born in Crows Nest, New South Wales, to George and Marjorie (née Hyndes) Ingham. His early education was completed at St Leonard's Primary School in Naremburn and St Pius X College in Chatswood. He studied for the priesthood at St Columba's Seminary in Springwood and St Patrick's Seminary, Manly, He was as a priest by Cardinal Gilroy at St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, on 18 July 1964.[5]
Ingham served as an assistant priest in Rosebery, Newtown, St Mary's and Auburn South (all New South Wales). He was the private secretary to Cardinal Freeman and secretary of the Archdiocese of Sydney.[6]
Ingham was nominated as a monsignor by Pope John Paul II in 1986. In 1990 he was appointed parish priest of St Charles' Ryde. He was appointed as an auxiliary bishop in the Sydney archdiocese on 24 May 1993 and consecrated on 12 July by Cardinal Edward Clancy as the Titular Bishop of Pudentiana.[6]
Bishop of Wollongong edit
| Styles of Peter Ingham | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Grace |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Ingham was appointed to his bishopric on 6 June 2001 and installed as the fourth Bishop of Wollongong on 25 July 2001.[7]
Ingham is a member of the Bishops Commission for Liturgy and the Bishops Commission for Mission and Faith Formation. In 2006 he was elected President of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania. In October 2008 he participated in the 12th Synod of Bishops at the Vatican.[8]
In September 2009, Ingham was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI to participate in the Special Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops, themed "The Church in Africa, at the Service of Reconciliation, Justice and Peace", that was held from 4 to 25 October at the Vatican.[9]
On 16 March 2007, Ingham dedicated the renovated St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Wollongong, as a sacred place, not previously undertaken by church officials despite over 162 years of service at the location.[10]
Retirement edit
Ingham announced his retirement on 30 November 2017. Brian Mascord was immediately appointed to succeed Ingham as Bishop of Wollongong[11] and was installed on 22 February 2018.
Apostolic administrator of Broome edit
On 11 March 2020, Archbishop of Perth Timothy Costelloe released a statement confirming Ingham had been appointed apostolic administrator of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Broome after Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders, who was being investigated by the Vatican for sex abuse allegations, "voluntarily stood aside from the ordinary administration of the diocese."[4]
Honours edit
In 2022, Ingham was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2022 Queen's Birthday Honours for "significant service to the Catholic Church in Australia".[12]
References edit
- ^ a b "Australian bishop apologizes for school abuse, calls on victims to come forward".
- ^ Parke, Erin (8 November 2020). "Second priest breaks ranks demanding Vatican action as fresh diocese sex allegations emerge". ABC News.
- ^ Parke, Erin (15 May 2020). "Church tight-lipped on investigation into outback bishop". ABC News.
- ^ a b Parke, Erin; Tomlin, Sam; Collins, Ben (11 March 2020). "Senior Catholic Bishop voluntarily steps down amid sexual misconduct investigation". ABC News.
- ^ Illawarra Mercury, 17 July 2014.
- ^ a b Cheney, David M. (21 May 2011). "Bishop Peter William Ingham". The Hierarchy of the Catholic Church. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
- ^ "Bishop Peter Ingham". Diocese: Our people. Catholic Diocese of Wollongong. 2012. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
- ^ "Fifth General Convention". 12th Synod of Bishops. Eternal Word Television Network. 8 October 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2011.
- ^ "Africa Synod Participants". Zenit. 23 September 2009. Retrieved 26 December 2011.
- ^ "Wollongong cathedral earns 'sacred' title". Illawarra Mercury. 17 March 2010. Retrieved 26 December 2011.
- ^ Illawarra Mercury, 1 December 2017
- ^ "Queen's Birthday 2022 Honours - the full list". Sydney Morning Herald. Nine Entertainment Co. 12 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
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