CEB Staff Newsletter #13 - 12 May 2023

Condolences - Dr Therese D'Orsa

The Diocese of Sale honours the memory and contribution to Catholic Education of Dr Therese D’Orsa who died suddenly on 7 May 2023.
Therese was the Director of Catholic Education and Director of Religious Education in the Diocese of Sale from 1997 – 2007.
In her extensive career in Catholic education, Therese was a passionate advocate for student learning outcomes, and teacher and leader formation and professional development. Her work was grounded by her very strong faith in God and her desire to help schools and institutions of higher learning make real for their communities the presence of Christ and the building of the Kingdom of God.
In her tenure as Director of Catholic Education and Director of Religious Education, Therese provided inspirational and strategic leadership to Catholic education in the Diocese of Sale, advancing the mission of the Church by leading, collaborating and advocating between the Office, schools, parishes and diocese. Therese gave leadership to the enhancement and promotion of Catholic identity in the schools, and represented the Catholic Education Office on state and national bodies.

As Director, Therese developed and fostered a spirit of co-responsibility, stewardship, dialogue and governance between the Catholic Education Office and the schools and parishes of the Diocese. She ensured that the evangelising mission of the Church inspired and guided Catholic education. In order to achieve this, Therese oversaw the appointment, mentoring, professional development and appraisal of key staff in Diocesan schools, and provided a stable and continuous presence for the school communities.

Therese was a true teacher. She worked extensively with Principals, leaders of Religious Education and teachers to help them recognise the vocational element of their roles, assisting them in responding to the call to serve the mission of the Church through their work with young people in our schools. In all that she did, students were at the heart of her ministry. Every decision was oriented to meeting their diverse needs and helping them come to know the God who loved them.
In her most recent role, Therese was a respected Professor of Mission and Culture at BBI-TAITE, providing academic leadership and governance. Together with her husband Jim, their work was published widely in both missiology and education.

We give thanks to God for the witness of Therese, her leadership and her passion for learning.
We extend our deepest sympathy to her beloved husband, Jim.

May Therese be welcomed into Paradise and rest gently in the promise of God’s eternal glory.

Homily at Funeral Mass for Fr Bob Maguire – St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne

For those interested, please click here to read Archbishop Mark Coleridge's homily for Fr Bob Maguire.  

Article submitted by Kate Lawry

Formation Days

On 26 and 27 September, all CEB staff are expected to attend the Formation Days being held at the Victorian Emergency Management Institute (VEMI) in Mt Macedon.

As mentioned at the Staff Meeting on 20 April, our numbers have grown and accommodation will again be split over 2 locations. To accommodate our group in the 2 locations, the opportunity for staff to twin share and in one case triple share, is available.

A bus will again be made available for those that wish to use this transport option. To ensure that we order a suitable size bus, please also indicate in the form if you would like to travel by bus to and from the venue.

Please click on this link to submit your response. Should no response be received, names will be automatically assigned the twin share option. Please complete by 4pm Friday 12 May.

Mother’s Day Classic

Thanks are extended to our wonderful staff who have supported Kerrie in surpassing her goal of raising $500 for Mother’s Day Classic. As of this morning, $526 has been raised. Kerrie will be running the 4km circuit in Geelong on Sunday so there is still time to make a donation if you are able.

The Mother’s Day Classic raises funds through community fundraising, online fundraising, donations and registration fees with all proceeds (after costs have been deducted) being donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Below is the link to Kerrie’s fundraising page and as we know, every dollar counts.

Mother's Day Classic Fundraiser

We extend gratitude to the hardworking and dedicated medical staff that support and nurture those fighting the biggest fight of their lives each day.

Lost and Found - Ballarat Office

There is now a labelled drawer in the reception area for lost and found items. Currently there is a Logitech wireless presenter and a mouse pad. 

If you are missing either of these items, please take a look.  

Career Opportunities in the Diocesan Education Community

Catholic Education Ballarat.

• Visiting Teacher: Learning Diversity – ongoing position at 0.5 FTE (closes 15 May) 
  
• Speech Pathologist – ongoing position at 0.5 FTE (closes 22 May)  
• Senior Education Officer: Learning Diversity – ongoing position at 1 FTE (closes 22 May)  
• Education Officer - Student Wellbeing and Youth Services – ongoing position at 1 FTE (closes 22 May)  
• Education Officer- Positive Behaviour Specialist – ongoing position at 1.0 FTE (closes 29 May)  

Article submitted by Sarah Hanley