Guide to the Papers of Bishop William Morris, 1968-2016

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 10309
Creator:
Morris, William, Bishop
Extent:
2.1 metres and (14 ms boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as 'Papers of Bishop William Morris, National Library of Australia, MS 10309, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Part available for research; part requires permission for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
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 re his forced retirement.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Theology

Access and use

Conditions Governing Access:
Access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn8132510).
Conditions Governing Use:
Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions. For such material, written permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder(s). Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as 'Papers of Bishop William Morris, National Library of Australia, MS 10309, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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