The Catholic Weekly 28 November 2021

$2 I have worked with Fr Danny for many years ... I observed the very determined and practical, ‘can do’ man behind the spiritual priest.” Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP A PRIEST well known for his success in nurturing vo- cations to the priesthood as a seminary rector has been named by Pope Francis as a new Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Sydney. Fr Danny Meagher, who is currently the Administra- tor of All Hallows Parish, Five Dock, has served as a priest in the Archdiocese of Sydney for over 25 years, including six years as Rector of Good Shep- herd Seminary. Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP said Fr Danny has made a remark- able contribution to the life of the Archdiocese and his appointment will be warmly received by the priests and people of Sydney. “I have worked with Fr Danny for many years. He was one of my chief collaborators working on World Youth Day in 2008 and back then, I ob- served the very determined and practical, ‘can do’ man behind the spiritual priest”, Archbishop Fisher said. “As Rector of the Semi- nary of the Good Shepherd, Fr Danny gave a great gift to the Church in Sydney and beyond in the many zealous and fruitful priests who came forth from the seminary in his time- and many of these sung his praises to me”. One of the more mem- orable moments from this period was the ordination of seven priests at one Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral in August 2019. Yet ordinations to the priesthood were consistently strong across the years that Fr Danny served as seminary rector, including four new priests in his final year there. He has also helped nurture a vocation in his own family with his nephew Fr Matthew Meagher being ordained in 2018 and is now Administra- tor of St Brendan’s Annandale and St Michael’s Stanmore. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 New Sydney Bishop Pope Francis appoints former Seminary Rector Fr Danny Meagher as auxiliary for archdiocese ¾ Michael Kenny 28, November, 2021 1800 024 413 | caritas.org.au/give Make Christmas shine brighter for mothers like Maria. Bishop-Elect Fr Danny Meagher Don’t let this tragedy happen Healthcare workers, doctors, community, political, civic and religious leaders unite to urge NSWnot to legalise Euthanasia. GOVERNOR WAS A GENTLE KNIGHT WHEN VACCINES CAN’T BE USED P13 P29 A girl leads a demonstration headed by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP and fellow political, civic and religious leaders urging NSW not to legalise euthanasia. PHOTO: GIOVANNI PORTELLI