Who is responsible for Catholic schools in Queensland?
In 2006, twenty-three Catholic school authorities are directly responsible for the operation of Queensland’s 286 Catholic schools. These authorities are comprised of: • Catholic education offices in each of the five dioceses (Brisbane, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Townsville and Cairns) • Edmund Rice Education Directorate (Christian Brothers) and, • Seventeen Religious Institutes (Religious Orders). The Queensland Catholic Education Commission (QCEC) is a peak body for Catholic schools in Queensland which has various responsibilities delegated to it from the Bishops of Queensland and Leaders of Religious Institutes, to support and advance Catholic education across Queensland. The very nature of the role and responsibilities of QCEC calls the Commission to work sensitively, collaboratively and effectively with all the Catholic education authorities and organisations and especially in close partnership with parents and parishes. This role also involves the Commission working with State and Co
