Kevin Liston
Born in Ireland, Kevin was ordained a Catholic priest in 1973. He worked in Kenya until retiring from the ministry in 1977. Arriving in Australia in 1982, he devoted 30 years to refugee and migrant services while contributing to development of policy and programs in SA, nationally and internationally. Since retiring in 2012, he completed a Master of Theological Studies (ACU) and is now studying for a Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Monash University). With a lifelong engagement in religious and church issues, he is committed to working for a mutually enriching conversation between Christianity and 21st century Australia.
Kevin's recent articles
2 August 2025
Why are our Australian institutions so silent regarding the Gaza genocide?
A reality of our day: The Israeli Government, with the full support of the United States, is conducting genocide in Gaza. Numerous other countries, including Australia, as well as a multitude of corporations worldwide are complicit.
26 April 2025
ACCCR calls for ethical and responsible leadership in the federal election
As Australians prepare to vote in the upcoming federal election, the Australasian Catholic Coalition for Church Reform (ACCCR) is calling on voters, political leaders, and policymakers to place social justice, compassion, and integrity at the forefront of governance.
16 March 2020
KEVIN LISTON. The Amazon Synod and Australia
Pope Francis response to the Synod on the Amazon challenges Catholics everywhere to take responsibility for the Church in their own regions.