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Staff Spotlight: Julia Waldmann
St Monica’s College teacher Julia Waldmann is one of just two talented teachers in the Cairns Diocese to achieve Highly Accomplished Teacher (HAT) certification in
February 10, 2026
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Supporting Tomorrow’s Teachers
Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns is proud to continue investing in the future of teachers in our region with our latest cohort of Education Scholarship
February 5, 2026
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Staff Spotlight: Stacey Bita
Our Lady Help of Christians School teacher Stacey Bita shares her experience achieving Highly Accomplished Teacher certification as well as the benefits for herself, her
January 29, 2026
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Significant moment in the history of St Augustine’s College
Last week marked a significant moment in the history of St Augustine’s College as we honoured and farewelled the Marist Brothers, whose remarkable 96 years of steadfast
December 1, 2025
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Access For All Initiative Launched at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
In a historic moment for Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Waiben and Kirriri, the Access For All initiative was recently launched by the Executive
November 24, 2025
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New CEDC Deputy Executive Director Announced
Wayne Wood has been appointed as Deputy Executive Director of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Cairns (CEDC) on behalf of Bishop Joe Caddy AM.
October 14, 2025
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History-making Catholic Education Conference
Cairns has made history as the first Diocese to host the Australian Catholic Education Conference outside of a capital city.
August 26, 2025
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Cairns hosts Australia’s largest conference of Catholic educational leaders
More than 1,400 Catholic educators and leaders will gather in Cairns this week for the 2025 Australian Catholic Education Conference.
August 19, 2025
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Honouring Excellence in Catholic EducationÂ
Exemplary individuals and educators were honoured this Catholic Education Week at the state-wide Spirit of Catholic Education Awards and the locally hosted Docemus Awards. 
August 4, 2025
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Staff Spotlight with Executive Director Durm O’Riordan
Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns gained a new leader in 2025 with Durm O’Riordan taking the reins from Bill Dixon, who retired in 2024. In
July 3, 2025
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Principal Profile: Gary Conwell, St Stephen’s Catholic College, Mareeba
This month we speak to Gary Conwell, Principal at St Stephen’s Catholic College, Mareeba, who brings with him a wealth of educational experience, pedagogical knowledge
June 24, 2025
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Welcome Pope Leo XIV
The Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns community joins with people of faith around the world in welcoming today’s election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope
May 9, 2025