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New leader for Toowoomba Catholic Schools
Toowoomba Bishop Ken Howell has announced Madonna Sleba as the next executive director of Toowoomba Catholic Schools, commencing on January 2, 2027.
Australian appointed to Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network
Qwayne Guevara, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference’s Facilitator for Formation and Young People, has been appointed to advise a global prayer network recognised by the Vatican. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
New leader to guide Southern Cross Care in NSW, ACT
Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) has announced Patrick Reid will be its next chief executive officer, following a comprehensive search for a leader to guide the organisation into its next phase.
Appointment a ‘new chapter for Catholic education in Tasmania’
Hobart Archbishop Anthony Ireland has announced the appointment of Debra Sayce as the new executive director of Catholic Education Tasmania. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Brisbane Catholic Education appoints new head
Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay yesterday announced Peter Hill as the new executive director for Brisbane Catholic Education. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Australian layperson appointed to international Augustinian secretariat
Parramatta Diocese’s Rachael Kama has been appointed to the Secretariat for Mission and Volunteering within the Order of St Augustine, a significant international role that will help shape the future of Augustinian mission and volunteer initiatives around the world. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Mercy Education appoints new CEOÂ
Luci Quinn has been appointed the new chief executive officer of Mercy Education, leading 13 colleges across South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia from October 5.
Bishop to the Military Ordinariate appointed
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Monsignor Stuart Hall as Bishop to the Military Ordinariate of Australia. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Salesian sister named prefect of Vatican dicastery
Pope Leo XIV has named Sr Alessandra Smerilli FMA as prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, the Vatican announced yesterday, making her the latest woman elevated to lead a major Vatican office under the new pontificate. Source: OSV News.