Sir James Patrick O'CollinsKBE(31 March 1892 − 25 November 1983), anAustraliansuffragan bishop,was the fifthBishopof theRoman Catholic Diocese of Ballarat,serving for over 29 years.
The Most Reverend Sir James O'Collins | |
|---|---|
| 5thRoman Catholic Bishop of Ballarat | |
| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Diocese | Ballarat |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop ofGeraldton |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 23 December 1922 (Priest) by ArchbishopGiuseppe Palica |
| Consecration | 11 February 1930 (Bishop) by ArchbishopDaniel Mannix |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Patrick O'Collins 31 March 1892 |
| Died | 25 November 1983(aged 91) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholicism |
| Occupation | Roman Catholic bishop |
| Profession | Cleric |
Born inPort Melbourne,Victoria,O'Collins was ordained as aprieston 23 December 1922. He was appointed as bishop ofGeraldtoninWestern Australiaon 11 February 1930. On 23 December 1941 he was appointed as bishop of Ballarat and returned to Victoria. O'Collins retired on 1 May 1971 and was appointed asBishop Emeritusof Ballarat.[1]
He was appointed aKnight Commander of the Order of the British Empire(KBE) in 1980 for services to religion and the community.[2]
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse found that O'Collins had received a complaint in the 1960s that FatherGerald Ridsdalehad sexually abused a boy but did not take action.[3]
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References
edit- ^"Bishop James Patrick O'Collins".Catholic Hierarchy.30 January 2015.Retrieved21 May2015.
- ^"O'COLLINS, James Patrick".It's an Honour.Australian Government. 14 June 1980.Retrieved14 April2015.
- ^"Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse: Final Report: Volume 16, Religious institutions Book 2"(PDF).Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.p. 127.
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