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    Email: communications@dow.catholic.edu.au

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    Acknowledgement of Country

    Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) acknowledges and pays respect to the Aboriginal people of the Dharawal, Gundungurra and Yuin nations, past and present—the traditional custodians of the lands on which our schools are built.

    Our Strategy

    As part of the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong system, each of our Catholic schools is committed to improving faith, learning, and wellbeing outcomes for the students in their care.

    Together, we're guided by our strategic plan, Lighting The Way, which describes what we want to achieve, how we'll do it, and what success will look like.

    LTW

    Strategic Objectives Portal

    Explore the CEO Strategic Objectives Portal, an online space highlighting the CEO's objectives and key results. Stay informed about our progress in supporting students and school communities.

    Employee Assistance Program

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    Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff.

    If you or your immediate family require support contact AccessEAP on 1800 818 728. 

    Visit the AccessEAP website or download the AccessMyEAP app for a range of resources and support.  

    Username:
    employee@dow.catholic.edu.au

    Password: 
    accesseap
     

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    Announcements

    Announcement from the Director – People and Culture

    On behalf of the Executive Director of Schools, I wish to announce the following:

    Acting Assistant Principal – St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish Primary School, Bowral

    I am pleased to announce that following a recruitment process, Renee McFayden has been appointed to the position of Acting Assistant Principal at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish Primary School, Bowral, for Term 3, 2025. Renee currently holds the substantive position of Religious Education Coordinator at St Thomas Aquinas.

    I am grateful to Renee for accepting this role and for her ongoing leadership of the St Thomas Aquinas community.

    A recruitment process to appoint a suitable candidate to the position of Acting Religious Education Coordinator will commence shortly. 

    Natasha O'Donoghue
    Director – People and Culture

    Announcements from Most Rev B G Mascord

    Announcement | Darren McDowell

    It is with great pleasure that I announce to you that Mr Darren McDowell has been accepted for Ordination to the Order of Deacons. The Diaconate Ordination will take place at 10.00 am on Saturday 23 August 2025 at St Francis Xavier Cathedral.

    Read the memorandum here: 11 July 2025.

    Priestly Appointment Changes

    Please refer to the memorandum below from Bishop Brian Mascord regarding the announcement of Priestly Appointment Changes.

    Read the memorandum here: 18 July 2025.

    Most Rev Brian G Mascord DD
    Bishop of Wollongong

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