Bishop Pat Power grew up and was ordained to the priesthood in Queanbeyan
(17 July 1965). He served in the parishes of Braidwood, Canberra and Goulburn before being asked by Archbishop Thomas Cahill to undertake a doctorate in canon law in 1972 at the Propaganda Fide College, Rome.
On the completion of his studies in 1975, Power returned to Canberra and for 10 years served as archbishop’s secretary (to three archbishops) and director of the marriage tribunal.
In February 1985, Power became parish priest of his home parish of Queanbeyan.
At age 70 he resigned as auxiliary bishop of Canberra and Goulburn was effective from 7 June 2012. He passed away 15 September 2025, Canberra, aged 83.
Vlad designed Bishop Pat Powers coat of arms and stationery during his long serving career as Bishop. ‘God is love’ was Pats moto on his coat of arms.
Bishop Pat Power welcoming Mother Teresa in 1981, Queanbeyan
A brief history
The artwork above is what dad and I had produced for the dinner. It will be displayed in a permanent museum at the Cathedral later on.
Francis Patrick Carroll
(9 September 1930 – 14 March 2024).
Vlad designed Archbishop’s Carols coat of arms – he was the fifth Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canberra-Goulburn between 1983-2006 (retirement). Carrol was born in Ganmain NSW, second of seven children. Prior to his election as archbishop, Carroll served as Bishop of Wagga Wagga (1968-1983) and was president of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (2000-2006). He passed away 14 March 2024, Wagga Wagga aged 93.
Both of these great men have been very close with my family over the years in Canberra, including my sister and I. Both have been there for our Confirmations and have been involved with my grandparents’ deaths (funeral mass).
50 years – Cathedral parish of St Christopher’s
It has been a vibrant center of Catholic life for so many in the Archdiocese. This anniversary Year offers us all an opportunity to look back with thanks for all the many blessings the Lord has given us, especially in the celebration of the Sacraments in our beloved Cathedral.
In this Year of Walking Together, we look forward in hope and faith for the next 50 years.
Archbishop Christopher Prowse
On Saint Patrick’s day Friday March 17, dad and I headed off to a special mass then celebrated a dinner for 50 years of Saint Christopher. This is the artwork that we had produced for the jubilee dinner.
Mosmondesign 
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