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Appointment Mission

Catholic Mission  covers all four corners of Western Australia 

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.

Appointment Charity

Vinnies Victoria appoints new group CEO

The St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria has appointed Charlie Spendlove as its group chief executive officer to lead the organisation through Victoria’s social emergency and housing crisis.

Appointment Bishops

Pope names next Bishop of Sandhurst

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Rene Ramirez RCJ to be the ninth Bishop of Sandhurst. Source: ACBC Media Blog.

Appointment Bishops

Australian bishop appointed to Roman Curia

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop of Broken Bay Anthony Randazzo as the Prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts. Source: ACBC Media Blog.

Appointment Mission

New Catholic Mission national director ‘brings a wealth of experience’

The Pontifical Mission Societies have appointed Peter Gates as national director of Catholic Mission, the Pope’s mission agency in Australia, marking a new chapter in the organisation’s leadership. Source: ACBC.

Appointment HIgher Education

Campion College announces appointment of new president

Catholic liberal arts college Campion College has announced that its president, Paul Morrissey, will conclude his service at the end of this year, with John Roskam appointed to succeed him.

Appointment Bishops

Second auxiliary bishop appointed for Perth

Pope Leo XIV last night appointed Perth priest Fr Nelson Po as an auxiliary bishop for the Perth Archdiocese. Source: ACBC Media Blog.

Appointment Education

Former senator to head National Catholic Education Commission 

Australia’s bishops have appointed former Victorian senator Scott Ryan as the next executive director of the National Catholic Education Commission, succeeding Jacinta Collins.

Appointment Education

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.