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University establishes centre to form and support Catholic leaders
The University of Notre Dame Australia has appointed Laura Avery as the inaugural director of its new Global Centre for Catholic Leaders.
Collins hailed for ‘significant service to Catholic education’
National Catholic Education Commission executive director Jacinta Collins will step down in 2026, after serving in the role since February 2019.
Adelaide’s Catholic tertiary residential college appoints new head
Sarah Moller has been appointed to lead Aquinas College, Adelaide’s only Catholic tertiary residential college. Source: The Southern Cross.Â
Areté Centre opens applications for 2026 missionary program
The Areté Centre for Missionary Leadership has opened applications for the 2026 intake of its acclaimed Foundations of Missionary Leadership program for Catholics seeking to deepen their faith and be formed to lead with purpose in today’s Church.
Marist Association holds assembly, marks 10 years since founding
The Marist Association of St Marcellin Australia’s fourth national assembly, held in Brisbane, brought together more than 120 Marists from across the country.
Good Sams invite women to apply for 2026 study program
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan are inviting applications for their 2026 women’s Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring Program. Source: The Good Oil.Â
On the road to more women leaders in the Church
Broken Bay Diocese’s Patti Beattie highlighted her vision for raising the next generation of women leaders in an address at the Global 2033 Leaders and Women of Influence Summit in Rome. Source: Broken Bay Catholic.
Australian to head International Union of Superiors General
Australian Sr Oonah O’Shea NDS has been elected the new president of the International Union of Superiors General. Source: UISG.
Patriarch Bartholomew awarded $2.3 million Templeton Prize
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of 300 million Eastern Orthodox Christians, has been awarded the 2025 Templeton Prize. Source: The Tablet.