A New Vision for Catholic Education

Opportunities and Challenges for Engaging Families, Schools, Parishes, and the State
The Diocese of Waterford & Lismore warmly invites you to an important evening exploring the future of Catholic education and how we can work together to foster a strong Catholic ethos in building communities of faith, inclusion, and excellence.
This event will bring together leading voices in Catholic education to reflect on both the opportunities and challenges we face today — and how families, schools, parishes, and the wider community can play their part.
Speakers include:
• Sr Antoinette Dilworth – Education Advisor, Diocese of Waterford & Lismore
• Alan Hynes-Cendrzak – CEO, Catholic Education Partnership
• John Curtis – Former Principal, St Kieran’s College & Former General Secretary of AMCSS/JMN
• Michelle Ward – Co-creator of Living Love and Lead Writer of the New Senior Cycle Religious Education Framework
• Bishop Alphonsus “Phonsie” Cullinan
📅 Date: Thursday, April 23rd
🕡 Time: 6:30pm
📍 Venue: St John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford (X91 HW9D)
All are welcome.
As places are limited, we kindly ask that you register in advance to secure your seat.
This promises to be a thoughtful and engaging evening for anyone with an interest in the future of Catholic education — parents, teachers, clergy, and all involved in parish life.

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