This week I have joined Diocesan Directors for their Directors Forum regional visit to the Townsville Diocese.

As well as the regular directors’ meeting the visit provided us with the opportunity for three school visits. My thanks to the principals, staff and students at St Benedict’s, Shaw; St Clare’s, Burdell; and Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan for making us welcome. It was also delightful to share lunch with Fr Dave Lancini and the Leadership Team of Ryan Catholic College and discuss the many collaborative activities occurring between the parish and its Catholic schools.

As always, it was exciting to see the work being done in our Catholic schools and the engagement of our young people in learning.