Papers of Bishop William Morris, 1968-2016
- Bib ID:
- 8132510
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Morris, William Martin
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Part available for research; part requires permission for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [between 1968 and 2016]
- 2.1 m (14 boxes)
- Summary:
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This collection comprises material relating to Bishop William Morris' book titled: Benedict, me and the cardinals three: the story of the dismissal of Bishop William Morris by Pope Benedict XVI, that discusses Morris' removal from pastoral care of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba by the Holy See in May 2011. The collection includes numerous letters, emails and cards from parishioners, priests, bishops, solicitors and laity, and articles sent to Bishop Morris after his forced retirement. Included also are letters to Bishop Morris from the Parish and agencies in the diocese expressing sadness regarding his forced retirement .
- Biography/History:
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William Martin Morris served as the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba in Australia from 1992 to 2011. In May 2011, the Holy See removed Morris from pastoral care of the diocese.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference number: MS 10309.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1968-2016
- Terms of Use:
- Permission is required to copy Bishop William Morris' copyright material for research purposes.
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- Reason for copyright status:
- A Manuscript Collection may have a range of formats and dates.
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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