It is with deep regret that I report the death of Bishop Michael Coleman.
Bishop Michael was International Chaplain to the Alliance for the Term 2005 to 2007. He attended the International Council meeting in Nigeria in 2007 and endeared himself to all.
I am pleased to announce that Brother Billy Lee has been appointed Assistant Secretary for Pro-Life Affairs. He takes over from Brother Tony Carvahlo whom we thank for his services.
The Vatican has announced that Blessed Mary MacKillop is to be raised to Sainthood. It is great news for all Australian Catholics as she will be their first saint. The news is of particular interest and excitement to the Knights of the Southern Cross, Australia, as she is the Patroness of their Order. They have joined with the Sisters of St. Joseph over the past years to pray for her canonization.
Pope Benedict XV1 has declared Venerable the founder of the Knights of Columbus, Father Michel J. McGivney. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Supreme Knight Anderson and all members of the Knights of Columbus on this joyful news.