Monsignor humbled to serve God’s people
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| Prelate of Honour of His Holiness -Diocese of Parramatta Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, Very Rev Monsignor Robert McGuckin VG EV. Photo: Alphonsus Fok & Grace Lu  |
Msgr McGuckin officially received the award and the title of ‘Monsignor’ when the Bishop of Parramatta, Most Rev Anthony Fisher OP, made the announcement at the 2011 Chrism Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Wednesday 20 April.
The Chrism Mass also saw three long-serving Diocesan priests - Fathers Eric Burton, David Scott and Les Campion - announced as recipients of the Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice 2011.
“I’m humbled by being named by Pope Benedict XVI a Prelate of Honour of His Holiness,” Msgr McGuckin said. “I express my thanks to Bishop Anthony for his confidence in petitioning for such an award.
“In my priesthood I’ve been blessed by working with so many wonderful people in the Chancery, in the Tribunal and throughout the Diocese – people who each day faithfully live out the mission entrusted to them.
“I give thanks to God for being given the opportunity in some small way to serve His people.”
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