The Bishop of Bathurst’s journey to Dubbo

Posted on February 1, 2015 
Filed under Australian dioceses

walk-to-dubbo“From Sunday February 1 to Saturday February 7, Bishop Ian and Liz Palmer will be making a Pilgrimage Walk from Bathurst to Dubbo.

Bishop Ian has said that the walk will serve several important purposes:

It highlights the decision for the Bishop of Bathurst to move out of Bishopscourt in Bathurst, and to take up residence in the Rectory at Holy Trinity Dubbo. Bishop Ian will also be commissioned as Rector of Dubbo on Saturday evening, February 7;

It symbolises Bishop Ian’s and Liz’ commitment to walk with the people of the diocese on the difficult journey ahead;

It provides an opportunity to walk and talk with people from the parishes along the way;

It gives opportunity to reflect on the changing nature of ministry and mission in the Diocese of Bathurst.

While he is not expecting anyone else to walk the 200-plus kilometres, he will welcome anyone wanting to walk part of the pilgrimage with him…”

– See the itinerary from the Diocese of Bathurst.