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Our History
In 2018, the governance of schools in the Diocese of Sale was transferred to a newly established entity, the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).
DOSCEL is a company limited by guarantee. The sole member of the company is the Bishop of Sale.
Mission
Catholic Education in the Diocese of Sale is a vital expression of the mission of the Church. The Diocese of Sale covers 39 Catholic primary schools and seven Catholic secondary schools spanning metropolitan, regional, and rural areas from Cranbourne and Narre Warren in the west, to Philip Island in the south and Orbost in the east.
All primary schools and five of the seven secondary schools in the Diocese are owned and operated by DOSCEL.
DOSCEL’s aim is to deliver the highest quality educational opportunities and outcomes for every student in every school in the Diocese.
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Welcome from the Director
As the governing body for 39 primary and five secondary schools in the Diocese, we invite you to explore the unique benefits of Catholic education.
DOSCEL provides leadership, support, and resources to our schools. We also oversee the employment of all staff across our schools, fostering a dedicated and inspiring educational environment.
Whether you are seeking a nurturing environment for your child or exploring career opportunities in education, our schools are dedicated to creating inclusive Christ-centred communities that nourish the heart, mind, and spirit.
Our approach is rooted in our Vision: Faith inspired educational excellence for a faith-filled future.
At the core of this is a commitment to develop each student holistically – spiritually, academically, socially, culturally, physically, and emotionally.
Our schools partner with parishes to support students’ faith journeys, encouraging them to become confident, compassionate, and engaged individuals.
Supported by strong governance and a focus on child safety, sustainability, and ethical stewardship, our schools are committed to providing high-quality, affordable education enriched by Catholic Social Teaching.
Catholic schools welcome students and staff of all cultural backgrounds and faiths.
It is my sincere hope that you will find in our Catholic schools a place where every student and staff member feels valued, respected, and cared for – a place inspired by the fullness of life, faith, and learning.
Paul Velten
Director of Catholic Education – Diocese of Sale
Chief Executive Officer – Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited
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Governance
In 2018, the governance of Diocesan Schools’ in the Diocese of Sale was transferred to a newly established entity, being Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).
Operating as part of the mission of the Catholic Church, DOSCEL provides leadership, support, and services in the governance role of schools. It is DOSCEL’s responsibility as a governing body to ensure each school and the secretariat maintains and promotes the Catholic identity of the schools in the Diocese while meeting all legislative and regulatory requirements. This includes a strong focus on embedding and sustaining safe professional environments across all schools and workplaces, as well as a commitment to child safety.
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Governance Heading Here
In 2018, the governance of schools in the Diocese of Sale was transferred to a newly established entity, being Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL). DOSCEL is a Company limited by guarantee. The sole Member of the Company is the Bishop of Sale. The Bishop appointed a Board of Directors who work closely with the Director of Catholic Education and the DOSCEL Secretariat Executive Team to manage the day-to-day operations of the organisation.
It is the responsibility of DOSCEL, as the governing body, to ensure each school
and the DOSCEL Secre-tariat maintains and promotes the Catholic identity of the schools in the Diocese, while meeting all legis-lative and regulatory requirements. This includes a strong focus on embedding and sustaining safe pro-fessional environments across all schools and workplaces, as well as a commitment to child safety.
The 2024 members of the board are:
Mr Garry McLean (Chair)
Ms Cathy Jenkins (Deputy Chair)
Very Rev. Dean Francis Otobo
Emeritus Professor Gabrielle McMullen AM
The Hon. Martin Dixon
Dr Dominic Thomas
Rev. Jeff Kleynjans
Mr John Swan
Executive members:
Mr Paul Velten – Chief Executive Officer/
Director of Catholic Education
Ms Debra Punton – Chief Operations
Officer/Deputy Director
Ms Kirrilly Bridger – Chief Financial Officer
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Meet The Bishop Heading Here
Bishop Gregory Charles Bennet is the tenth Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sale. He comes to us from the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne.
Bishop Bennet was born in 1963 and educated at St Dominic’s Primary School, East Camberwell, All Hal-lows Primary School Balwyn and Marcellin College Bulleen, before completing his secondary education at the ecumenical Braemar College at Woodend. He then joined the Commercial Bank of Australia whilst undertaking studies in Public Administration.
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Meet The Board of Directors
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Bishop Gregory Charles Bennet is the tenth Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sale. He comes to us from the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne.
Bishop Bennet was born in 1963 and educated at St Dominic’s Primary School, East Camberwell, All Hal-lows Primary School Balwyn and Marcellin College Bulleen, before completing his secondary education at the ecumenical Braemar College at Woodend. He then joined the Commercial Bank of Australia whilst undertaking studies in Public Administration.
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