Archbishop Ric Thorpe has announced our new Diocesan bishop for the Western area of Melbourne and Geelong. The Rev Canon Nigel Pope, who is currently vicar of St. John's Footscray, will be consecrated as a bishop alongside Megan Curlis-Gibson and Ben Wong at St. Paul's Cathedral at 10:30 am on Saturday 19th of September 2026. … Continue reading A new bishop for the West and Geelong
New bishops, new areas
It was announced this week that our Diocesan areas are being re-arranged into four from the current three episcopal areas. From September St. John’s will be in an area that runs North-South including the local government areas of Nillumbik, Hume, Whittlesea; Banyule, Darebin, Merri-bek; Melbourne, Yarra, Port Philip. From September, our new Bishop will be Megan Curlis-Gibson, who is … Continue reading New bishops, new areas
St John’s West Brunswick 