Keep in your prayer, especially this week, Bishop-Elect Steve Lowe who will be ordained as Bishop of the diocese of Hamilton New Zealand on Friday evening 13 February in the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin, Hamilton.
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Perth City, 24 Feb. 2015.
Dear Steve,
Belated Congratulations on your ordination as Bishop of the diocese of Hamilton New Zealand on Friday evening 13 February in the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin, Hamilton.
So the rumour has turned out a reality and it was true! I am so happy for you personally and for the Diocese of Hamilton and also for the Church in New Zealand to have someone like you as their Bishop.
I wish that I got the news earlier.
See you sometime in the second semester of 2015.
Best wishes,
Peter Hung Tran