Cardinal Mario Grech visits Broome, community seeks answers on bishop's future
Cardinal Mario Grech visited Broome on Wednesday to acknowledge community hurt following the conviction of former bishop Christopher Saunders for sexual assault. Grech did not provide clarity on Saunders's future within the church, leaving questions about potential defrocking unanswered. Local residents expressed their need for closure and support from the new bishop, Timothy Norton.
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Published 11 Nov 2026, 23:03 UTC · Updated 11 Nov 2026, 23:10 UTC
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