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Former senator to head National Catholic Education CommissionÂ
Australia’s bishops have appointed former Victorian senator Scott Ryan as the next executive director of the National Catholic Education Commission, succeeding Jacinta Collins.
New head delighted to blend into Edmund Rice program
Edmund Rice Education Australia has appointed an experienced educator to lead the national expansion of its fast-growing BlendED program, which helps students who have disengaged from traditional schooling.
Mary MacKillop Today appoints new chair
Mary MacKillop Today has appointed Hilary Johnston-Croke as the new chair of its board, following the conclusion of Kieran Gleeson’s tenure.
Bishops renew mission with women and young people
Qwayne Guevara has been appointed Facilitator for Formation and Young People at the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference’s National Centre for Evangelisation. Source: ACBC.
Pope Leo appoints former Brisbane priest to key Vatican role
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Msgr Anthony Ekpo, who formerly served in the Brisbane Archdiocese, as assessor for general affairs of the Secretariat of State. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Marist Schools Australia appoints new national directorÂ
The board of Marist Schools Australia has announced John Kyle-Robinson will take up the role of national director of MSA from July next year.
Marists appoint new provincial of Star of the Sea Province
The Marist Brothers’ Star of the Sea Province has appointed Br Darren Burge as its new Provincial, succeeding Br Peter Carroll FMS, who was elected Superior General of the Marist Brothers on September 30.
Notre Dame Australia appoints new chancellor
The University of Notre Dame Australia has appointed Paul McClintock as the university’s eighth chancellor.
Bunbury Bishop names diocese’s new chancellor
Bunbury Bishop George Kolodziej SDS has appointed Kerrie Merritt as the diocese’s new chancellor from February 2026.