Catholic Mission now has a representative in each of the four dioceses in Western Australia, with the appointment of Sr Victoria Kithungu ASE as diocesan director for Broome.
Sr Victoria’s appointment sees her join three other WA diocesan directors – Francis Leong (Perth), Rosemary Taylor (Geraldton) and Shendelle Mullane (Bunbury Diocese), who work with parishes, schools, agencies and supporters in their dioceses to promote the work of Catholic Mission across Western Australia.
Sr Victoria is from Kenya and is the first overseas religious sister to be appointed to such an important diocesan leadership role in WA.
Ms Mullane has also commenced in the role of province director for WA, taking over from Francis Leong, who remains the diocesan director for Catholic Mission in the Perth Archdiocese.
As the Pope’s international mission agency in Australia, Catholic Mission empowers communities, children and church leaders around the world to reach their fullest potential.
“We partner with remote and overseas communities, helping them to flourish by supporting grassroots projects, including healthcare, education, and faith formation, and being an active voice for human rights,” Ms Mullane said.
“Together, we stand with vulnerable communities across the world, sharing not just resources, but faith, solidarity and care especially during these difficult and uncertain times.
“Catholic Mission provides an opportunity to build real faith in action, so together we can strengthen the connection between the Church in Australia and the global mission of Christ across every corner of the globe.”
Ms Mullane said the expansion of the Catholic Mission team in WA was well-timed, with the 100th anniversary of World Mission Sunday to be celebrated on October 18.
“By celebrating 100 years of World Mission Sunday – a cornerstone moment for the missionary Church – we honour a century of prayer, generosity and shared mission,” she said.
“On this anniversary of World Mission Sunday, established by Pope Pius XI in 1926, we look forward to working more broadly across the four Dioceses of Western Australia to promote the work of Catholic Mission throughout World Mission Month in October.”
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Catholic Mission Expands Presence Across Western Australia (Catholic Mission)
