Catholic Education staff came together for the annual Bishop’s Inservice Day (BID) gatherings in various centres across the diocese during February including Barcaldine, Emerald, Mackay, Bundaberg, Gladstone and Rockhampton.

The significant undertaking brought together over 2000 Catholic Education personnel and members of the Diocesan community for faith formation, professional development and the opportunity to hear directly from Bishop Michael McCarthy.  The theme and key message of Bishop Michael’s address related to ministering in our Catholic schools and colleges by reflecting on the theme What is God calling me to?

Bishop Michael addresses staff gathering at Bishop’s Inservice Day at The Cathedral College in Rockhampton.

Attendees were also able to choose from a selection of workshops where presenters shared personal reflections on their own call to holiness, opening up ways for all to discover this in their own daily lives.

Rockhampton Diocese’s Catholic Education Director Leesa Jeffcoat, said the BID gatherings were highly successful and Miss Jeffcoat conveyed her sincere appreciation to Di-Anne Rowan (Assistant Director: Mission) and her Team for the great work undertaken in organising the days.

 “The energy, hospitality and keen involvement of all present provided a life-giving and uplifting experience. A special highlight for me was the opportunity to meet new staff members, particularly our graduate teachers, who bring such vibrancy and enthusiasm to their school communities,” Miss Jeffcoat said.

 “Staging these days requires an enormous amount of planning and preparation and I am deeply grateful to the Catholic Education Faith Identity and Religious Education team for the organisation and implementation of the days,” Miss Jeffcoat said.