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Appointment

Leading ethicist appointed head of Catholic college at UNSW

Australian ethicist Xavier Symons has been appointed as the new Master of Warrane College at The University of New South Wales. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Appointment Vatican

Another milestone as Pope appoints woman to head Vatican Governatorate

Sr Raffaella Petrini has been named as the new head of the Governatorate of the Vatican City State. Source: Vatican News.

Appointment HIgher Education

Philosophy professor to head ACU’s Western Civilisation Program 

Australian Catholic University has appointed Peter Anstey as director of the university’s Western Civilisation Program.

Appointment Bishops

Church welcomes appointment of new Bishop of Bunbury

Pope Francis has appointed Perth-based priest Fr George Kolodziej SDS to be the fifth Bishop of Bunbury. Source: ACBC Media Blog.

Appointment Social Services

New executive director for CatholicCare Toowoomba

CatholicCare Social Services Toowoomba has a new executive director after Bishop Ken Howell announced the appointment of Dianne Swan to the role. Source: Toowoomba Diocese.

Appointment Seafarers

Fr Tony takes the helm at Stella Maris Australia

Fr Tony Cox SSC has been appointed national director of Stella Maris Australia. He will run the national office from the Stella Maris Centre Melbourne.

Appointment Social Services

Appointment marks ‘exciting new era’ for Catholic Social Services

Following an extensive search process, Catholic Social Services Australia has appointed Jerry Nockles as its new executive director.

Appointment HIgher Education

ACU Senate reappoints Skrbis for second five-year term

Zlatko Skrbis has been appointed for a second five-year term as Vice-Chancellor and President of Australian Catholic University. 

Appointment Education

Two new enrolments for class of 2025

Catholic Schools NSW is set to start the new year with two new members of its leadership team as Marita Winters and Jeremy Gasperov start with the peak body in January. Source: The Catholic Weekly.