Gerald Beaumont

Gerald Edward Beaumont
Other postsVicar of St John's Camberwell, Victoria
Previous postAssistant Bishop in the Diocese of Perth (1998–2003)
Orders
Ordination1969
Personal details
Born(1940-02-18)February 18, 1940
Australia
DiedJuly 10, 2024(2024-07-10) (aged 84)
Australia
NationalityAustralian
DenominationAnglican
EducationAustralian College of Theology

Gerald Edward Beaumont (18 February 1940 - 10 July 2024[1]) was an Australian Anglican bishop.[2]

Beaumont studied theology with the Australian College of Theology and was ordained in 1969. His first post was at St Andrew's Brighton, Victoria. He then served at West Geelong, Mooroolbark,[3] Hawksburn[4] and East Melbourne. He was an assistant bishop in the Diocese of Perth, responsible for the Goldfields Country Region, from 1998 to 2003. Afterwards he was vicar of St John's Camberwell, Victoria.[5]

Ecclesiastical Roles

Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Perth (1998–2003)

Beaumont served as Assistant Bishop, responsible for the Goldfields Country Region, which covered an area of approximately 330,000 square kilometers. During his tenure, he highlighted the challenges of ministering in such a large and sparsely populated area, advising his successor to focus on maintaining steady leadership and continuous learning.[6]

Vicar of St John's Camberwell, Victoria

After his episcopal service, Beaumont served as the vicar of St John's Camberwell, where he continued his pastoral duties and supported the spiritual life of the community.[7]

References

  1. ^ Obituary, The Age website, 16 July 2024
  2. ^ "St James the Great website, St Kilda East, Australia". Archived from the original on 17 February 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  3. ^ ABC Compass
  4. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1980-82, p. 74, London: Oxford University Press, 1983 ISBN 0-19-200010-1
  5. ^ "In loving memory of Rt Rev Bishop Gerald Beaumont | Vivid Stream". www.vividstream.com.au. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  6. ^ "Spreading the Word". Time. 15 June 1998. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  7. ^ "Australian Church Record, March 6, 1969" (PDF). Australian Church Record. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
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