 Whilst counsellor of Opus Dei, the movement spread from Sydney to Melbourne, Auckland, Hamilton Tasmania with activities in Perth, Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong and many other places.Fr John was made monsignor by the Archdiocese of Sydney.Fr John died in Pamplona Spain, after passing by Argentina where he had a conference with the Prelate of Opus Dei, Bishop Javier Echevarria.