CORMSSA Catholic Education Election Briefing
3 April, Online
Mercy Partners Board Directors, Kieran McCarthy and Patricia Bergin attended an online Committee of Religious Institute and Ministerial Public Juridic Person School Authorities Australia (CORMSSA) Catholic Education Election briefing where Jacinta Collins, the Executive Director of the National Catholic Education Commission, delivered a session especially for leaders in the RI MPJP education community.
Jacinta focused on the main issues facing the Catholic Education sector and the key actions the NCEC is taking to influence the policies of the parties and independents.
Ministry AGMs
22 and 23 April, Brisbane and Yeppoon
As part of the governance Mercy Partners undertakes with its ministries, it is responsible for chairing each ministry’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). April was a busy month with three AGMs scheduled – St Ursula’s College, and St Rita’s College and Mount Alvernia College.
The St Ursula’s College AGM was held on 22 April and was chaired by Cath Parkier. Then on 23 April there were two AGMs held parallel – St Rita’s College in Brisbane and chaired by Cheryl Caughley and the Mount Alvernia College AGM that was chaired by Lee Anne Perry.
The Mercy Partners Board Directors always enjoy chairing the ministry AGMS as it provides them with an additional opportunity during the year to connect with the ministry Boards.
Mater new Group Chief Executive Commissioning
24 April, Brisbane
Mercy Partners Board Directors, Ricki Jeffery, Les Jones and Cheryl Caughley had the pleasure to attend the Commissioning Service of the Mater’s new Group Chief Executive, Julia Strickland-Bellamy.
The Commissioning Services was an opportunity to come together as a community to welcome Julia and pray that the Spirit of Mercy will guide her leadership as she focuses on enhancing patient care quality, expanding services, and further integrating technology to ensure Mater effectively addresses the evolving healthcare needs of Queenslanders and their families.
