The board of Aid to the Church in Need Australia and New Zealand has accepted the resignation of its national director, Bernard Toutounji, after almost nine years of service in support of the suffering Church around the world.
Mr Toutounji led a period of significant growth and transformation for ACN.
Under his leadership, annual fundraising and benefactor numbers doubled, operations formally expanded into New Zealand, and more than $50 million was raised in support of suffering and persecuted Christians.
ACN national president Paul Woods thanked Mr Toutounji for his contribution.
“Bernard has served ACN with dedication, professionalism and a genuine commitment to those we support. On behalf of ACN, I thank him for his service and wish him every success and blessing for the future.”
Mr Toutounji expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to have served ACN.
“It has been a profound joy to lead ACN. I have had the privilege of acting as a bridge between thousands of benefactors and the suffering Christians they support through their prayers and financial gifts. I have been continually inspired by the faith and generosity of so many ordinary Catholics who make this mission possible.”
While leadership transitions mark the beginning of a new chapter, the board said ACN’s activities and commitments will continue uninterrupted.
The board has appointed ACN’s director of engagement, Lukas Rajnoch, as acting national director and will soon commence a formal recruitment process to appoint the next national director.
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