Bishop michael putney biography children

Christians, especially those in Australia, are mourning the death of Bishop Michael Putney, who was particularly committed to ecumenical dialogue.

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Bishop Putney was Bishop of Townsville, in the state of Queensland, from until his March 28 death. He had been living with stomach cancer for 18 months. Michael Lowcock, vicar general of the Townsville diocese, stated March Our thoughts and prayers are with Bishop Michael's family at this time. According to Australia's ABC "he continued to work until he went into hospital.

The pontifical council said he had been an "inspiring and dedicated member … for many years and has worked untiringly for the cause of Christian Unity at many levels. We have been blessed to have his wise counsel and constant encouragement in fulfilling the ecumenical commitment entrusted to our Church. May he rest in God's peace. He was so cranky at the referees he wouldn't watch anymore, he went outside and washed up!

He was consecrated as auxiliary bishop of Brisbane in , and he served there until his transfer to Townsville.