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Philip Freier (Philip Leslie Freier) was born on 9 February, 1954 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, is an Australian Anglican bishop. Discover Philip Freier's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?
| Popular As |
Philip Leslie Freier |
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| Age |
70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
9 February 1954 |
| Birthday |
9 February |
| Birthplace |
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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Philip Freier Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Philip Freier's Wife?
His wife is Joy née Launder
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Wife |
Joy née Launder |
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Philip Freier Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Philip Freier worth at the age of 70 years old? Philip Freier’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Australia. We have estimated Philip Freier's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Philip Leslie Freier (born 9 February 1955) is an Australian Anglican bishop.
After his ordination in 1982, Freier was a curate in Kowanyama, Queensland, followed by five years as the rector of St Oswald's Banyo, before being appointed the rector of Christ Church Bundaberg.
During his time in Kowanyama he studied and became a fluent speaker of one of the local indigenous languages, the Koko-Bera language and is now one of only approximately 50 speakers of this endangered tongue.
Freier was elected a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 1995.
He worked as a science teacher for six years prior to being ordained.
Previously, he served as Bishop of the Northern Territory between 1999 and 2006.
Freier was born in Brisbane where he attended Hendra State High School and was raised in the Roman Catholic Church.
In addition to a PhD from James Cook University, he has received the degrees of Master of Educational Studies from the University of Newcastle, Bachelor of Divinity from the Melbourne College of Divinity, Diploma of Education from the University of Queensland and Bachelor of Applied Science from the Queensland Institute of Technology.
In 1999, Freier was elected as the Bishop of the Northern Territory and consecrated a bishop on 22 July at St John's Cathedral (Brisbane).
As a supporter of the indigenous Australian communities he pledged to support the Stolen Generations during their healing process.
Freier has served as a chaplain to the Royal Australian Air Force Reserve since 2001.
He has been the 13th Archbishop of Melbourne since 16 December 2006.
He served as Primate of Australia from 28 June 2014 until 31 March 2020.
In April 2014, he wrote an opinion piece in Fairfax Media newspapers criticising the Australian government's "Operation Sovereign Borders" policy which places children in immigration detention, arguing that "churches cannot be silent" and must care for "the alien, orphan and widow".
Freier has criticised large corporate banks in Australia, arguing that wealth creation should not be "separated from moral and social responsibility" and criticised the Abbott government for "privileging the financial interest of corporations".
Freier was elected as Anglican Primate of Australia on 28 June 2014, defeating Archbishop of Sydney Glenn Davies.
He was installed as Primate by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby in St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne on 13 August 2014.
Freier resigned as Primate effective 31 March 2020 and was replaced by Geoffrey Smith as Primate on 7 April 2020 after the Committee of the Anglican Church's General Synod elected him as Freier's successor.
Freier and his wife, Joy, live at "Bishopscourt", East Melbourne.
They have two children and three grandchildren.
He includes bush-walking, reading and the visual arts among his recreational pursuits.
