About Archbishop Ron Archbishop Ron was the first person authorised in Australia as both a civil and religious celebrant. Over the many years since, Archbishop Ron has performed hundreds of weddings, commitment ceremonies, Baptisms, house blessings, and other life celebrations. In his “day job” Archbishop Ron is the founder and CEO of Ecumenical Christian Welfare, a small not-for-profit association that provides accommodation and support to homeless people in western Sydney. He is also the Presiding Bishop of the Ecumenical Catholic Church of Australia, a small independent church of Catholic tradition and origins. Archbishop Ron is heavily involved (hands-on) in mission work in Thailand, particularly in the Isaan region, where he spends many months per year on various projects aimed at improving the lives of people often most rejected by society. For over 12 years, Bishop Ron has worked closely with young men and women in South-East Asia who live with or at risk of contracting HIV, TB and other diseases. His main clientele are those who fall through the medical system gaps – of which there are many. Archbishop Ron is not your “average clergyman”. He is a man who has experienced life and understands the lives and aspirations of ordinary people, no matter where they are in the world. He is also a keen ten-pin bowler and has represented, captained, and coached NSW teams at State and National levels and has participated in ten-pin tournaments around the world over the years. Archbishop Ron holds a Bachelor of Divinity degree from Trinity College, a Master of Ministry from Charles Sturt University, a Doctorate of Ministry from the GTF and various other qualifications in Training and Assessment, Nursing, Welfare, and Business. He is also a Justice of the Peace for NSW He is the proud grandfather of three beautiful granddaughters and one equally handsome grandson. | |