RICE, Robert John

Rev Monsignor Dr

Robert John (Bob) Rice

Loved and respected by clergy,

religious and the lay faithful

of the Archdiocese of Adelaide.

Passed away at

Carmelite Residential Care,

Myrtle Bank

on October 16, 2025, age 93.

Monsignor Rice was

a much-loved priest

ordained July 21, 1956,

in the Archdiocese,

serving faithfully across many parishes

including Brighton, St Peters,

Glenelg, Mount Gambier,

Edwardstown, Croydon,

Woodville Gardens, and St Mary’s.

His leadership extended

beyond parish life,

with appointments to

the Council of Sites and Architecture,

Dean of the South East,

Priestly Life and Ministry,

and as a member of

the College of Consultors

and the Council of Priests.

He earned his Doctor of Philosophy

from Flinders University,

with a thesis on the life and ministry

of Archbishop James Gleeson.

His intellectual contributions

and pastoral generosity

were deeply appreciated

by all who knew him.

A passionate golfer

and devoted Adelaide Crows supporter,

Monsignor Rice will be

lovingly remembered

for his unwavering service

over 69 years

in the Archdiocese of Adelaide.

We also acknowledge with gratitude

the many weekend supplies

he generously undertook

during his retirement.

He will be deeply missed by clergy,

religious, and the faithful.

Our deepest sympathy and our prayers

to the Rice family, and especially Jan,

from Archbishop Patrick O’Regan DD,

Fr Dean Marin VG, Clergy, Religious

and the people of the Archdiocese.

May he Rest in Peace