Roman Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay is a suffragan Latin Rite diocese of the Archdiocese of Sydney, covering the North Shore and Northern Beaches of greater metropolitan Sydney, and the Broken Bay and Central Coast regions of New South Wales, Australia.

Diocese of Broken Bay

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Location
Country Australia
TerritoryNorth Shore and Northern Beaches of greater metropolitan Sydney, and the Broken Bay and Central Coast regions of New South Wales
MetropolitanArchdiocese of Sydney
Coordinates33°44′04″S 151°04′08″E
Statistics
Area2,763 km2 (1,067 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		(as of 2006)
819,000
206,000 ( 25.2%)
Parishes 40
Information
DenominationCatholic
Sui iuris churchLatin Church
RiteRoman Rite
Established8 April 1986
CathedralOur Lady of the Rosary, Waitara
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopAnthony Randazzo
Metropolitan ArchbishopAnthony Fisher OP
Bishops emeritusDavid Walker
Website
bbcatholic.org.au

On 20 November 2014 Bishop Peter Comensoli was appointed as the third bishop of the diocese. He was enthroned on 12 December 2014.[1] Bishop Comensoli was elevated to the position of Archbishop of Melbourne in June 2018 and was replaced by Bishop Anthony Randazzo as the fourth bishop of the diocese in November 2019.[2]

History

The Diocese of Broken Bay was erected on 8 April 1986. Prior to this date, the area was considered within the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Sydney.[3]

According to Roman Catholic Church records, in 1822 Governor Brisbane granted 490 hectares (1,200 acres) land near Pittwater to Father Therry for the purposes of establishing a church. However, attempts to established a church in 1859 were postponed due to the sparcity of Catholics. A church at Manly was established in 1873 and another erected at Careel Bay in 1875.[4] Manly was the site of the first parish that was established in the area in 1876; followed by Gosford (1888) and Pymble (1889). Together these three parishes covered most of the present diocese until 1910.[5] By 1885, work on St Patrick's College, Manly had commenced and was completed in 1888.[6]

The Diocese covers 2,763 km2 (1,067 sq mi) and includes both bush and coastal communities. Symbolising the diocese is the lighthouse, based on the historic lighthouse at Barrenjoey.

Bishops of Broken Bay

The following individuals have been elected as Bishop of Broken Bay:[7]

Order Name Date installed Term ended Term of office Reason for term end
1Patrick Laurence Murphy8 April 19869 July 199610 years, 92 daysResigned and appointed Bishop Emeritus of Broken Bay
2David Louis Walker9 July 199611 November 201317 years, 125 daysResigned and appointed Bishop Emeritus of Broken Bay
3Peter Comensoli12 December 20141 August 2018[8]3 years, 232 daysAppointed Archbishop of Melbourne[9]
4Anthony Randazzo7 October 2019present313 days(incumbent)

Cathedral

On 10 February 2008 Our Lady of the Rosary, Waitara, was inaugurated as the cathedral of the diocese,[10] succeeding Corpus Christi, the parish church of St Ives.[11][12]

Derivative agencies and offices

The Diocese of Broken Bay operates a number of agencies and offices to manage various functions of the Diocese such as Catholic outreach and evangelism, family support, disability support, and education.

  • Office for Safeguarding and Professional Standards (Chancery) responsible for the administration and management of professional standards, child protection, and safeguarding responsibilities within the Diocese.[13]
  • CatholicCare (Diocese of Broken Bay) belonging to Catholic Social Services Australia responsible for the provision and administration of services for families, children, and people with disabilities as well as foster care and out-of-home services.[14]
  • Catholic Development Fund (CDF) responsible for the management of funds belonging to the Diocese and acts as its official treasury service for funds to religious, charitable, and educational services. The CDF is considered a charitable institution under the Australian Taxation Office's definitions.[15][16]
  • Office of Evangelisation responsible for Catholic outreach and the promotion of the Diocese as well as individual parishes, members, and communities.[17]
  • Catholic Schools Office responsible for the administration and oversight of private Catholic schools within the Diocese, currently 44 in total (36 primary schools and 8 high schools).[18]
  • Bishop David L Walker Library responsible for the provision and management of information resources, especially that relating to Roman Catholicism and relevant teachings.[19]

Parishes

Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese

As of 2006 the Diocese was responsible for overseeing the management of 43 Schools in the area (36 Catholic primary schools and 7 Catholic high schools) and was made up of approximately 15,000 students. The schools in the Diocese are:[20]

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See also
  • Roman Catholicism in Australia

References
  1. http://www.dbb.org.au/news/fx-articles.cfm?loadref=12&id=206M
  2. https://www.bbcatholic.org.au/news-events/latest-news/bishop-anthony-randazzo-appointed-4th-bishop-of-broken-bay
  3. J. Luttrell, The Diocese of Broken Bay: foundation years, Journal of the Australian Catholic Historical Society 29 (2008), 51-64.
  4. "Our history". The Catholic Community of North Harbour. 2010. Archived from the original on 7 September 2011. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
  5. "About our Diocese". Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
  6. "Manly Parish - History" (PDF). Manly Freshwater Parish, Diocese of Broken Bay. 2008. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
  7. "Diocese of Broken Bay". The Hierarchy of the Catholic Church. 19 February 2011. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
  8. "Bishop Peter Comensoli appointed Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne". Retrieved 30 June 2018.
  9. "Bishop Peter Comensoli to be the next Archbishop of Melbourne". Retrieved 30 June 2018.
  10. "Hornsby Catholic Parish". Diocese of Broken Bay. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
  11. "New cathedral for Broken Bay". The Catholic Weekly. Australia. 24 February 2008. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
  12. Findlay, Tracey (24 June 2009). "New cathedral to be a hub". The Hornsby and Upper North Shore Advocate. Australia. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
  13. "Diocese of Broken Bay | Safeguarding and Professional Standards". www.dbb.org.au. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  14. "Home - CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay". CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  15. "Diocese of Broken Bay | Catholic Development Fund". www.dbb.org.au. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  16. Office, Australian Taxation. "Charitable services institution". www.ato.gov.au. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  17. "Diocese of Broken Bay | Overview". www.dbb.org.au. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  18. "Diocese of Broken Bay | Catholic Schools Office". www.dbb.org.au. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  19. "Diocese of Broken Bay | Bishop David L Walker Library". www.dbb.org.au. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  20. "Schools in the Diocese of Broken Bay". Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Broken Bay. 2006. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
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