Director

The Bishop delegates leadership, administration and management of Catholic Education and Faith Formation to the Diocesan Director of Catholic Education. This responsibility is exercised across three specific areas:

• Catholic Schools and Colleges
• Adult Faith Education and Formation
• Religious Instruction in State Schools

According to Diocesan Guidelines approved by the Bishop, the Diocesan Director of Catholic Education appoints Diocesan Leaders with responsibility for these three ministries.

Mr Michael McCusker 

Michael McCusker commenced as Director of Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton on 1 July 2024.

Michael is well known to many in Catholic Education having served as a teacher and principal in both the Diocese of Rockhampton and the Archdiocese of Brisbane. For the past 12 years, Michael has been a member of the Catholic Education Leadership Team in the Diocese of Rockhampton serving as Assistant Director: Schools - Northern Region.