Dally Messenger III

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Dally Messenger III CMC
Civil celebrant, author
Born	(1938-02-04) 4 February 1938 (age 86) Kensington, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Education	STB (philosophy and theology), LCP (Licentiate of the College of Teachers: London)
Alma mater	University of Melbourne
Notable awards	National Dance Award
Spouse	Remi Messenger
Children	3 including Natasha Messenger, Julia Messenger
Relatives	Dally Messenger (grandfather)
Website
Personal website

Dally Messenger III (born 4 February 1938), is an Australian developer and media spokesperson of the fledgling civil celebrant program founded by Australian Attorney-General, Lionel Murphy. He has also been credited with contributions as an author. After leaving the Roman Catholic priesthood in 1968, Messenger became a public critic of the Catholic Church. Messenger has written for The Australian and Nation Review. Messenger was founder and editor of the magazine Dance Australia. His books cover topics including rugby league, children of separated parents, early Melbourne radio, how to design celebrant ceremonies, and the history of celebrancy.