Province of Western Australia facts for kids
Location of the Province (depicted in orange) in Australia
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| Church | Anglican Church of Australia |
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| Metropolitan bishop | Archbishop of Perth |
| Cathedral | St George's Cathedral, Perth |
| Dioceses | Three |
The Province of Western Australia is a special area within the Anglican Church of Australia. This church is a Christian church found in many parts of the world. The Province of Western Australia covers the same area as the state of Western Australia.
This province is made up of three smaller church areas called dioceses. These are the Bunbury, North West Australia, and Perth dioceses.
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What is the Province of Western Australia?
A "province" in the Anglican Church is like a large region or group of church areas. It helps different parts of the church work together. This setup helps manage church activities across a big state like Western Australia.
What is a Diocese?
A diocese is a smaller area within a church province. Each diocese has its own bishop who leads the church in that specific region. Think of it like a state being divided into different counties or districts.
How the Province Began
The Province of Western Australia was officially started in 1915. Before that, the first big meeting of church leaders for the province happened in 1914. This meeting helped set up the new church structure.
What is a Synod?
A synod is an important meeting where church leaders and representatives come together. They discuss important matters for the church. This can include rules, plans, and how to best serve their communities.
Leaders of the Province
The main leader of the Province of Western Australia is the Archbishop of Perth. This person is also known as the "metropolitan bishop" of the province. Being the Bishop of Perth means they automatically become the archbishop for the whole province.
The Archbishop's Role
The Archbishop of Perth has a very important job. They oversee all the dioceses within the province. They help guide the church and its leaders. The current (as of 2018) Archbishop is the Most Reverend Kay Goldsworthy.
