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With 38 primary, secondary, and K-12 schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is the largest provider of non-government education in the Macarthur, Illawarra, Southern Highlands, and Shoalhaven.
It's our mission to create vibrant Catholic school communities where every student finds meaning and purpose in their life through experiencing continual growth in faith and improvement in learning.
Learn moreCatholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is a pastoral work of the Church in the Diocese of Wollongong, under the leadership of our chief teacher, Most Reverend Brian Mascord DD, Bishop of Wollongong.
The Diocese of Wollongong is one of eleven dioceses in the state of New South Wales. The diocesan boundaries encompass the pastoral regions of Macarthur (South West Sydney), Illawarra, Southern Highlands, and Shoalhaven. It is home to 191,000 baptised Catholics who worship across our 29 parishes.
Bishop Brian is supported in his leadership by the Diocesan Schools Council, which provides expert advice on the strategic direction and operation of our system of schools, to ensure we fulfil our purpose as an expression of the Church experience.
The purpose of our Catholic schools is laid out in a decree by Bishop Brian Mascord. It makes clear that our schools are distinctly Catholic, open to all who share our values, and called to be evangelising beacons of hope to today’s young people.
Read the DecreeThe day-to-day running of our system is overseen by the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong Leadership Team, led by our Director of Schools, Peter Hill.
Peter is a dedicated education leader, currently serving as the Director of Schools at Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong. With a passion for fostering student growth and academic excellence, Peter brings extensive experience in school administration and a commitment to Catholic values to his role.
Tim Gilmour
Joanne Kenny
Natasha O'Donoghue
Michael Knight
Steve Testa
Bede Ritchie
Our 38 primary, secondary, and K-12 schools are supported by the Catholic Education Office, which provides a range of evangelising, educational, pastoral and corporate services. To ensure we deliver our mission while meeting compliance requirements and obligations, our suite of policies provide staff with direction on what we do, how we act, and how we make decisions.
As a system of schools, we believe that good enough is never good enough. Just as we believe every student is capable of continual growth and improvement, we hold the same expectations for ourselves.
Our strategic plan, Lighting The Way, sets out our ambitions to improve the experience and outcomes for our students, staff, and school communities. It’s the result of engagement with thousands of young people, families, teachers, school leaders, parish priests, and partners. In its five focus areas, Lighting The Way unites our community of schools around what we need to do, now and in the future, to bring our mission to life.
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