Rev Robbo Robinson
Title:
Rev
First Name:
Peter
Middle Names:
James
Preferred Name:
Robbo
Surname:
Robinson
Order:
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Country of Birth:
Date of Ordination:
Place of Ordination:
St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne VIC
Country of Ordination:
Australia
Ordination Diocese:
Melbourne
Seminary:
Appointments Table
Diocese | Place | Role | Start Day | Start Month | Start Year | End Day | End Month | End Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | Cathedral | Assistant Priest | 1964 | 1968 | Death notice | ||||
| Melbourne | Clayton | Assistant Priest | 1968 | 1972 | Death notice | ||||
| Melbourne | Melbourne | Chaplain to the Deaf Community | 1972 | Death notice | |||||
| Melbourne | Ringwood East | Administrator | 1983 | Death notice | |||||
| Melbourne | Ringwood East | Parish Priest | 1993 | Death notice | |||||
| Melbourne | Macleod | Assistant Priest | 1993 | 1993 | Death notice | ||||
| Melbourne | Macleod | Parish Priest | 1993 | 2009 | Death notice |
Biographical Notes
Death notice, Herald Sun, Melbourne, 18 March 2020:
Robinson.— Rev Fr Peter OAM
13/1/1933 – 14/3/2020
Dearly beloved son of Arthur and Emmie (both dec.) Loved brother of Carmel (dec.) and brother-in-law of Jack Myers (dec.) and fond uncle to their children and grandchildren; John (dec.) and brother-in-law of Joan and fond uncle to their children and grandchildren; Kathie (dec.); and Clare (Sister Clare of the Daughters of Charity, Marsfield NSW). Dearly respected nephew and cousin to the Newtons, Nolans and Carolans.
A much loved and respected Priest; equally loved by the extended families.
The funeral celebrations of Fr Peter’s life have been postponed until further notice.
Some of the science around Coronavirus COVID-19, (that humans are affected by their environment and particularly by the behaviour of others) is, in a sense, a reminder of how Peter lived. Through his actions we learnt that individuals, communities no matter how big or small, can be affected by the good in others: we know it, we feel it, we all felt it with Peter - his voice, his handshake, his body language, his sign language, his look and concern only for you as a beautiful human being. Anyone who came in contact with Peter in some way had to be affected. During his 87 years he had mastered the art of what someone has described as the moment when our thanks-giving becomes our thanks-living.
Gratitude and joy defined his mission in this life to eternity. At a future date, when circumstances permit, we will arrange the fitting memorial service we know Peter would like us all to enjoy.
In the meanwhile there will be a private burial.
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Death notice, Herald Sun, Melbourne, 19 March 2020:
Robinson. — Reverend Peter James OAM
Ordained a Catholic priest at St Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne on 25 July 1964. Fr Peter was appointed Assistant Priest at St Patrick’s Cathedral (1964), Clayton (1968) and then appointed as Chaplain to the Deaf Community in 1972. In 1983, he was appointed Administrator of Ringwood East followed by Parish Priest and, in 1993, appointed Assistant Priest at Macleod and then Parish Priest later that same year. Fr Peter was appointed Pastor Emeritus in 2009. He passed away on 14 March 2020 aged 87 years. Fr Peter was much loved and respected for his ministry. In 1984 he was awarded a medal in the Order of Australia in recognition of his work for people with a disability. He was blessed with a wonderful sense of humour and a genuine love for life and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The Archdiocese is most grateful for the untiring service to the Church of Melbourne of this cheerful and generous man. May he rest in peace
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