Catholic Education Northern Territory

07/08/2026

Join us at the Teddy Bears' Picnic this weekend! (Sunday, 9th August)🎉

Come visit Catholic Education Northern Territory (CENT) and discover why our schools are So Much More!

We’ll be there showcasing our 18 amazing schools and chatting with families about how your child can thrive in a faith-filled, inclusive community where Everyone Belongs. 💙

Bring the kids along for heaps of FREE fun activities:

🖨️ 3D printer demos
🧱 Guess the LEGO build time — the closest guess wins a brand-new LEGO set to build at home!
🍦 FREE iced Zooper Doopers and heaps more interactive fun!

Plus, enrol your child at any of our 18 Catholic schools by 19 November 2026 and go in the draw — 5 lucky families will each win a $1000 school fee discount for 2027!
Terms apply: https://www.ceont.catholic.edu.au/catholic-schools/prize/

Come say hello, grab some goodies, and meet the friendly CENT team — we’d love to chat with you and your family.

🟠Holy Family Catholic Primary School Karama NT
🟠Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
🟠St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Darwin
🟠St Paul's Catholic Primary School Nightcliff NT
🟠O'Loughlin Catholic College
🟠St. John's Catholic College, Darwin, Australia
🟠MacKillop Catholic College Palmerston NT
🟠 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
🟠Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School
🟠St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
🟠St Joseph's Catholic College, Katherine
🟠OLSH Catholic College, Alice Springs
🟠 Joseph's Catholic Flexible Learning Centre: https://stjosephs.flexi.edu.au/
🟠St Francis Xavier Catholic School, Daly River NT
🟠Ltyentye Apurte Catholic School
🟠OLSH Thamarrurr Catholic College
🟠MCPS
🟠Xavier Catholic College Wurrumiyanga

📍 See you there:
Darwin Cenotaph War Memorial at The Esplanade (9am – 12pm)

30/07/2026

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫

Your faith was never meant to stay in the pew.

The Catholic Diocese of Darwin is seeking a Youth Ministry Officer to work with young people across our schools and parishes.

This role is about forming young leaders, coordinating programs, building
relationships, and creating opportunities for young people to encounter Jesus.
Do you have experience in Catholic youth ministry, a heart for leadership, and a passion for Christ and His Church?

This may be more than a job opportunity. It may be your invitation.

Learn more and apply: https://darwin.catholic.org.au/careers

Applications close: Monday, 10 August 2026

30/07/2026

𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐍𝐓

Today, I wish to acknowledge the generous service of Mr Anthony Burton, who concludes his tenure as Chair of the Catholic Education Council of the Northern Territory as he prepares to leave the Northern Territory.

Over the last four years, Anthony has provided the Council with steady, faith-filled leadership and wise counsel during an important period in the life of Catholic education in our Diocese. He was also previous to being chair, a member of the Council. He has generously shared his time, experience and commitment to the mission of Catholic education, always keeping the wellbeing of our students, families and school communities at heart.

Among the many achievements during Anthony's leadership has been the development of Horizons 2030 and Beyond - a shared vision for the future of Catholic Education Northern Territory. This important work reflects the voices of our communities and reaffirms our commitment to providing excellence, equity and the fullness of life for all. Anthony's leadership has helped lay strong foundations for the future, and for that we are sincerely grateful.
On behalf of the Diocese of Darwin, I thank Anthony for his faithful service and generous dedication. I pray that God will continue to bless him and Jane and his family.

It also gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of Mr David Gomez as the new Chair of the Catholic Education Council.
David brings considerable experience in governance, together with extensive legal and financial expertise. He has also served as Chair of a O’Loughlin Catholic College board and brings a lifelong appreciation of Catholic education, having experienced it as both a parent and now a grandparent. I know he understands the vital role our Catholic schools play in forming young people not only in knowledge, but also in faith, compassion and service.

The Catholic Education Council plays a significant role in advising me on matters of Catholic education across the Northern Territory, helping to shape the strategic direction of our schools and supporting the Church's mission of education. I am confident that David's leadership will build on the strong foundations established by Anthony and continue to guide Catholic education with wisdom, integrity and hope.

Please join me in thanking Anthony Burton for his outstanding service and in warmly welcoming David Gomez as he begins this important ministry of leadership.

May God continue to bless our Catholic school communities and all those who dedicate themselves to the formation of our young people.

Yours sincerely in Christ
+Charles

22/07/2026

Come visit us at the Royal Darwin Show! 🎉

Discover why families across the NT love our 18 Catholic schools. We’re bringing the fun and the facts to the Royal Darwin Show!

✨ FREE Zooper Doopers for everyone who stops by
🧩 LEGO Competition – Guess how long it took to build Grogu or Stitch! The closest guess wins a LEGO set to build at home
🕶️ Try our VR Headsets and see our schools in a whole new way
🖨️ Watch our 3D Printer in action
🛍️Loads of FREE giveaways + grab our beautiful new merchandise!

📚 Chat with our Principals and educators – get all your questions answered about enrolments, programs, and life at our schools

Whether you’re a current family, considering Catholic education, or just curious – we’d love to meet you!

📍 Find us at the CENT stand (Foskey Pavilion) – come say hello!
See you at the Royal Darwin Show!

🟠Holy Family Catholic Primary School Karama NT
🟠Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
🟠St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Darwin
🟠St Paul's Catholic Primary School Nightcliff NT
🟠O'Loughlin Catholic College
🟠St. John's Catholic College, Darwin, Australia
🟠MacKillop Catholic College Palmerston NT
🟠Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
🟠Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School
🟠St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
🟠St Joseph's Catholic College, Katherine
🟠OLSH Catholic College, Alice Springs
🟠 Joseph's Catholic Flexible Learning Centre: https://stjosephs.flexi.edu.au/
🟠St Francis Xavier Catholic School, Daly River NT
🟠Ltyentye Apurte Catholic School
🟠OLSH Thamarrurr Catholic College
🟠MCPS
🟠Xavier Catholic College Wurrumiyanga

21/07/2026

We are Hiring: Youth Ministry Officer

Your faith was never meant to stay in the pew.

The Catholic Diocese of Darwin is seeking a Youth Ministry Officer to work with young people across our schools and parishes.

This role is about forming young leaders, coordinating programs, building relationships, and creating opportunities for young people to encounter Jesus.

Do you have experience in Catholic youth ministry, a heart for leadership, and a passion for Christ and His Church?

This may be more than a job opportunity. It may be your invitation.

Learn more and apply: https://darwin.catholic.org.au/careers

Applications close: Monday, 10 August 2026

16/07/2026

Great Education Starts Here – Come Meet the Team from Joseph’s Catholic College

Hi Katherine! 👋

Catholic Education NT is at the Katherine Show proudly supporting St Joseph’s Catholic College.

We’re here to showcase the excellent Catholic education, strong community values, and wonderful opportunities available at St Joseph’s. If you’re considering enrolment for your child, want to learn more about the school, or just want a friendly chat, come and visit our stall!

Our team is ready to answer your questions and help you discover how St Joseph’s can be the right place for your family.

See you at the Show!


St Joseph's Catholic College, Katherine

20/06/2026

🌟 We are excited to be exhibiting at the Ignite Conference at MacKillop Catholic College! 🌟

Our CENT Marketing team is here today, proudly sharing the opportunities available across our network of 18 Catholic schools in the Northern Territory.

Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we are committed to nurturing the intellectual, spiritual, moral and physical growth of every child. If you are a parent or family seeking quality education grounded in faith and community, we warmly invite you to connect with us.

Come and discover how we can support your child’s journey — a place where everyone belongs and we have faith in their future. 🙏

We look forward to meeting you!

MacKillop Catholic College Palmerston NT

22/05/2026

Join us at the Litchfield Rural Show this weekend! 🎉

Come visit Catholic Education Northern Territory (CENT) and discover why our schools are So Much More!

We’ll be there showcasing our 18 amazing schools and chatting with families about how your child can thrive in a faith-filled, inclusive community where Everyone Belongs. 💙

Bring the kids along for heaps of FREE fun activities:
🕶️ VR headset adventures
🖨️ 3D printer demos
🧱 Guess the LEGO build time — the closest guess wins a brand-new LEGO set to build at home!
🍦 FREE iced Zooper Doopers
🖍️ Colouring in and heaps more interactive fun!

Plus, enrol your child at any of our 18 Catholic schools by 19 November 2026 and go in the draw — 5 lucky families will each win a $1000 school fee discount for 2027!

Terms apply: https://www.ceont.catholic.edu.au/catholic-schools/prize/

Come say hello, grab some goodies, and meet the friendly CENT team — we’d love to chat with you and your family.

🟠Holy Family Catholic Primary School Karama NT
🟠 Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Wanguri NT
🟠 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Darwin
🟠 St Paul's Catholic Primary School Nightcliff NT
🟠O'Loughlin Catholic College
🟠St. John's Catholic College, Darwin, Australia
🟠MacKillop Catholic College Palmerston NT
🟠 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
🟠Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School
🟠St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
🟠St Joseph's Catholic College, Katherine
🟠OLSH Catholic College, Alice Springs
🟠 Joseph's Catholic Flexible Learning Centre: https://stjosephs.flexi.edu.au/
🟠St Francis Xavier Catholic School, Daly River NT
🟠Ltyentye Apurte Catholic School
🟠OLSH Thamarrurr Catholic College
🟠MCPS
🟠Xavier Catholic College Wurrumiyanga

📍 See you there:
35 Livingstone Rd, Livingstone NT 0822, Australia

22/04/2026

Thrilled to see MacKillop Catholic College featured in the NT News as one of the Northern Territory’s ‘hidden gem’ schools! 🏆
In Johnston and surrounding suburbs our amazing students are still receiving a top-class Catholic education inspired by the courage and compassion of St Mary MacKillop.
Thank you to everyone who helps make MacKillop such a special place. If you’re looking for a great high school for your child, enquire now – you might just discover your own hidden gem!

A great write up from the NT News!