About Lancelot Goody
Lived 1908 – 1992 (aged 83). Lancelot Goody was a British, Australian and English catholic priest, catholic bishop and roman Catholic bishop.
Bishop and Archbishop
On 12 November 1954, aged 46, he was appointed the first Roman Catholic Bishop of Bunbury, in Western Australia. On 18 October 1968, aged 60, he was appointed Archbishop of Perth, Australia. During his time as a prelate, Goody attended all four sessions of the Second Vatican Council. The L J Goody Bioethics Centre, an agency of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Perth, was founded in 1985 and named in honour of Goody.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lancelot Goody?
Catholic archbishop
When was Lancelot Goody born?
Lancelot Goody was born on 5 June 1908 in London.
When did Lancelot Goody die?
Lancelot Goody died on 13 May 1992 in Perth.
What was Lancelot Goody's occupation?
Lancelot Goody was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and roman Catholic bishop.
What nationality was Lancelot Goody?
Lancelot Goody was British, Australian and English.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lancelot Goody. https://biography.guide/lancelot-goody/
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