hospitality.

One of Beth’s key roles is leading the system response to the Papal encyclical Laudato Si' through building staff capacity in ecological conversion with particular emphasis on creating links with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education and Spiritualities. Areas of her work include the development of resources for schools and providing professional learning experiences in environmental education, ecological conversion and influencing system policy development ensuring alignment with Laudato Si’.

Previously Beth coordinated the Religious Literacy Assessment Project for Primary students across the Wollongong diocese. She has also been involved in RE curriculum and assessment, faith formation initiatives and programs for both students and teachers. Beth’s qualifications include Diploma of Teaching (Primary), Bachelor of Education and Master of Arts (Theological Studies).

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council

The NationalAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC) is the peak advisory body to the Australian Catholic Bishops on issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics. The Council was founded in 1992 and the Secretariat is based in Adelaide. Each State and Territory nominates a representative via their local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ministry. The Council meets monthly via teleconference and twice yearly on a face to face basis. NATSICC advises the Bishops Commission for relations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics. NATSICC is a not for profit organisation that is funded by the Catholic Church and Caritas Australia’s First Nations program. For more information on representatives visit www.natsicc.org.au

Sr Stancea Vichie MSS

Congregational Leader, Missionary Sister of Service

Stancea Vichie is a Missionary Sister of Service,