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Bishop Vincent Long mourns Fr Eugene Stockton's death

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Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv and the Diocese of Parramatta mourn the death of Fr Eugene Stockton. Fr Stockton died peacefully on Wednesday 5 August 2026. He was known as the Blue Mountains Hermit.

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  1. Aug 5, 5:22 PM Catholic Outlook The death of our Blue Mountains Hermit, Fr Eugene Stockton
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