In my own life, my response to God's call has led me from my childhood and youth in Mildura to the seminary. Throughout my life and ministry I have felt empowered by the working of the Holy Spirit to the point of echoing St Paul's conviction that:  I can do all things in Him who strengthens me. As my model I take Christ Jesus himself who is the sanctifier, teacher and leader par excellence.  For this reason I have chosen for my Episcopal motto:  IN CHRIST’S NAME.

The Diocese of Sandhurst has been blessed with many endeavours, undertaken over the years by my six predecessors, in collaboration with the priests and faithful of the time, to address the needs of the people and Church. Our method is to live and work as a united Church, with Christ as our teacher and model, and the Holy Spirit as our source of inspiration and resolve. 

I ask that you unite with me in prayer that God may continue to empower you and me to each use our talents and gifts to fulfill our respective responsibilities in His Church in the Diocese of Sandhurst. May God who has begun this good work in us, bring it to fulfillment.

+Bishop Les