Kiwi bishop becomes an Aussi

One of Australia’s newest citizens is the auxiliary bishop of Sydney. Bishop Richard Umbers is a New Zealander, born and bred, but has lived in Australia for the last 33 years. He was made a bishop in 2016. He was granted Australian citizenship in April this year.

WelCom May 2024

One of Australia’s newest citizens is the auxiliary bishop of Sydney. Bishop Richard Umbers is a New Zealander, born and bred, but has lived in Australia for the last 33 years. He was made a bishop in 2016. He was granted Australian citizenship in April this year.