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Bishop Bill Wright, his time at the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, his friends, his critics and his funeral.

By Editorial
November 25 2021 - 6:00am
AN ERA ENDS: Bill Wright, the eighth Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle, and a scene from his service yesterday. Main picture: Peter Stoop
AN ERA ENDS: Bill Wright, the eighth Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle, and a scene from his service yesterday. Main picture: Peter Stoop

The eighth Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle, Bill Wright, was farewelled from Sacred Heart Cathedral yesterday by some 200 mourners, far fewer than would have paid their respects at the Hamilton cathedral had attendance not been limited by COVID.

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