Governance of Schools
The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Brigid (Brigidine) is one
of the many Religious Congregations in Australia who have played
a major role in establishing and maintaining Catholic schools.
It is clear that because of the ongoing decline in membership of
Religious Congregations and the assumption of new ministries, this
role is being gradually transformed. In the future the schools will
have other Trustees and eventually sponsorship.
We are now seeking ways in which the role of the Brigidines as
Trustees can be assumed by others. Several years have already been
spent establishing a level of governance that supports the Trusteeship.
The next step in the ultimate transition of the schools currently
from Brigidine to other sponsorship will be gradual and it is intended
that the schools currently sponsored by the Brigidine Sisters continue
to be sponsored by them for some years to come. It is also confidently
expected that a network of Brigidine schools will continue to enrich
and support each other.
Brigidine Stewardship Councils Handbook (pdf)
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