Updates
Pope Francis names new Bishop of Armidale
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has welcomed the appointment by Pope Francis of a new Bishop of Armidale.
The Reverend Dr Peter Murphy is currently the parish administrator of St Michael's Cathedral, Wagga Wagga, and Vicar General of the Diocese of Wagga Wagga.
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President , Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, welcomed the appointment.
“It is with great joy that we welcome the appointment of Fr Peter as Bishop of Armidale,” Archbishop Costelloe said.
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David de Carvalho appointed as new Executive Director of Catholic Education within Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn.
The Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn would like to announce the appointment of Mr David de Carvalho as the Executive Director of Catholic Education within Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited.
David has made significant contributions to the leadership in education in Australia and through a variety of ministries to the Church over his substantial career. Crucially, David is a man of faith, humanity and family. These will be the pillars of his service to Catholic Education in the coming years.
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Expressions of Interest: Soul of Ireland and Italy Jubilee Year Pilgrimage
26 September - 19 October 2025
Attention: All CEDoW staff
Due: Thursday 13 March 2025
Contact: Claire Cooney at cooneyc02@dow.catholic.edu.au
In the 2025 Jubilee Year, the Church celebrates the theme Pilgrims of Hope, encouraging us all to live with hope in God and to share that hope with others.
To celebrate and mark this significant event for our international Catholic community, CEDoW invites staff to participate in a special Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Ireland and Italy, led by Bishop Brian Mascord.
For more information regarding the pilgrimage, including how to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI), please refer to the link here.
EOIs close on Thursday 13 March 2025.
Primary Student WEN Day 2025
For: WEN Contacts
Due: Thursday 13 March 2025
Contact: Beth Riolo at riolob01@dow.catholic.edu.au
Four Stage 3 students, accompanied by the WEN Teacher Contact from each primary school, are invited to attend a day of eco formation, inspiration and action, Caring for Our Common Home - A Call to Action! Primary Student WEN Day.
Thursday 20 March 2025 at St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Gwynneville
Please click on the link for further information and to register for the Primary Student WEN Day 2025.
CEDoW Return to Work Program
CEDoW’s Return To Work Program (CEDoW RTW Program) will come into effect on 27 Feburary, 2025. Access by clicking here.
The CEDoW RTW Program outlines CEDoW’s injury management and return to work process and is relevant for all CEDoW staff who have sustained an injury or illness at work allowing them an entitlement to worker’s compensation benefits.
The purpose of the CEDoW RTW Program is to set out the operational processes and actions that give effect to CEDoW’s commitment to achieving a prompt and durable return to and recovery at work for staff who experience a work-related injury or illness. The overall aim of the CEDoW RTW Program is to ensure the prompt and durable recovery and return to work of staff following an injury or illness.
In line with evidence-based practice, CEDoW believes that returning to work early or staying at work is the most effective way to recover from an injury/illness. CEDoW is committed to promoting a positive attitude toward staff recovering at work and the health benefits of meaningful work.
Action: Please engage with the ongoing opportunities for training and familiarisation with the key elements of the program.
If you have any questions about the CEDoW RTW Program please contact Susan Phillipson, Team Leader - Workplace Safety and Wellbeing, People & Culture - 0438 528 360.
For CEDoW’s full range of workplace, safety, and wellbeing resources please visit the Workplace Safety and Wellbeing Hub on Gateway.
DLST Network Meeting #1/2025
Following our DLST Network Meeting on Friday 21/02/2025, please find links below to the slide presentation and zoom recording. The topics covered at this meeting included:
- Introductions - WSS Education Officers
- 2025 Contact List Update
- Attendance
- NAPLAN Provisions
- Case Collaboration
- Global Developmental Delay
- Update 2025 CEDoW Service Delivery (Pods)
- Supported Enrolment: Complex Disability
- NCCD Resource Tracking Sheet 2
- 025 NCCD Term 1 Key Activities
- Role Descriptions
- Phase 2 PPSD Training
This week from the CEDoW Resource Centre
Please click here to access a variety of resources supporting the Primary RE Lenten units from Kindergarten to Year 6.
For further details, please contact Anne Russell, CEDoW Resource Centre Manager.
ACEN eBook of the Week
This week’s theme is Lent, books that reflect the person, example, and life Jesus lived.
See the link here to explore the eBook titles for primary, secondary, and staff through the Australian Catholic Education Network (ACEN). Click on each image or use the QR code to access further information. To sign in to Sora, select "ACEN" as your school.
If you have any questions, contact Jim Gallagher at gallagherj01@dow.catholic.edu.au