MONSIGNOR FRANK LYONS

MONSIGNOR FRANK LYONS served the Church in a very positive and pastorally enriching manner, giving fine example to both his brother priests and the community for 62 years.  The Archdiocese is most grateful for his untiring service to the Church of Melbourne.  He was Assistant Priest at the parishes of Healesville, and Armadale, Chaplain at St Catherine’s & St Augustine’s Orphanages, Vocations Director, Chaplain to the Royal Australian Navy.  Created a Prelate of Honour in 1973 and awarded the AM in 1976.  Returning to the Archdiocese he was appointed Parish Priest of Clayton 1978 and Parish Priest of Glen Iris in 1984.  On his retirement on the 15th February, 1994 he was appointed a Pastor Emeritus.