Eugene Stockton: key obituary facts
Is Eugene Stockton dead? Yes. Eugene Stockton died on August 5, 2026, at age 91.
Cause of death: Eugene Stockton's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Eugene Stockton known for?
He was an Australian priest, educator and archaeologist.
More about Eugene Stockton
Born: 1 January 1934.
Gender: male.
Occupation: anthropologist, archaeologist.
Education: University of Sydney.
Also known as: Fr Eugene Stockton.
Occupations: PriestCommunity workerArchaeologist.
Eugene Stockton, an Australian priest, died on August 5, 2026, aged 91.
He was also an archaeologist, scholar, Aboriginal chaplain, teacher and educator who spent many years in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. Known as the “Indiana Jones” of the Catholic priesthood, he survived war zones, made archaeological discoveries, worked across 14 languages and helped establish the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry.
Stockton also completed two doctorates during his work as a seminary lecturer.