ARCHBISHOP CHRISTOPHER WELCOMES THE NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION

I welcome the announcement of 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 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.

The move to create Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited is one expression of the Archdiocese’s understanding of synodal process, decision-making and accountability. David’s appointment as the Executive Director marks a significant step in our unfolding synodal journey in Catholic Education and in exploring the developments that are emerging for the Church locally, nationally and internationally.

David’s commitment to the evangelising mission of the Church has been a consistent feature of his personal, family, public and ecclesial roles. He is well-versed in the Church’s social teaching and believes that outreach to the most vulnerable and marginalised should be a hallmark of Catholic education.

On behalf of the clergy and the people of God, I welcome David and Andrea back to the Archdiocese as they commence this new period of engagement and ministry of evangelisation. I am confident that under his leadership and guidance, Catholic Education will take great steps to achieving its central goal to bring Jesus to the world and our children, their families and our staff into closer encounter with Jesus each day.

Archbishop Christopher Prowse
Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
21st February 2025