Chanel Centre
Address: 51 Grey Street, Hamilton East 3216
Phone: 07 856 6989
Postal Address: PO Box 4353, Hamilton East 3247
Our team at the Chanel Centre work hard to support our Bishop, serve parishes and their schools.
Call or email the office and you will be directed to the person or team you wish to speak to.
Bishop Richard Laurenson
Fourth Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton
For all enquiries to Bishop Richard, please contact Dianne McGirr, Bishop’s PA.
Greg Schmidt
Diocesan General Manager
Strategic direction and leadership in the development of the Diocese. Ensure the delivery of the full spectrum of Diocese activities. First contact on Human Resources, Financial and Investment matters.
Office Administration
Email: office@cdh.org.nz | Phone: 07 856 6989
Pastoral Services Team:
Joanna Kearney
Pastoral Services Manager
Pastoral oversight for Diocesan Pastoral Staff. Executive Secretary to the Diocesan Pastoral Council. Coordinator of Prison and Hospital Chaplaincies.
Robert Garan
Diocesan Safeguarding Officer & Marriage Preparation Administrator
Oversee the implementation of the National Safeguarding Policies and Practices in the diocese.
Contact for pre-marriage course, prior to the Sacrament of Matrimony.
Taila Burton-Gollop
Diocesan Designer & Photographer
Design resources that focus on the pastoral priorities of the Bishop of Hamilton and his Diocese, event promotion, media coverage, Kete Kōrero art director.
Contact for photography, graphic design and videography.
Kirsty Muir
Events and Communications
Organise and coordinate diocesan events and retreats. Kete Kōrero and Te Rourou editor. Social media, music licensing and communications. kirstym@cdh.org.nz
Jil Yong
Youth Office Manager
Provide resources and support to youth workers and youth group leaders. Establish/grow new youth gand young adults groups. Run youth and young adults’ events.
Juanita Raman
Youth Coordinator
Supports parishes/Diocesan Youth Office Manager with youth ministry, and LifeTeen Hamilton Coordinator.
Based in the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
School’s Education Team:
John Coulam
Schools Education Manager
Support Boards of Trustees and Principals with the Special Catholic Character. Oversee the work of the Religious Education Advisors and ensure that schools are complying with their obligations under their school’s Integration Act regarding Tagged and Untagged positions.
Dianne Porter
Primary Schools Advisor
Provide advice, consultation, formation and facilitation on Religious Education and Catholic Character to our Primary Schools. Assisting with the delivery of TCI courses in Religious Education.
Paul Shannon
Secondary School Advisor
Provide advice, consultation, formation and facilitation on Religious Education and Catholic Character to our Secondary Schools. Co-ordinator/tutor for Understanding Sexuality course. Assisting with the delivery of TCI courses in Religious Education and Spirituality.
Property:
Graeme Roil
Diocesan Property Manager
Facilitate planning and implementation of schools capital works programme. Management of the Schools’ Office, including overseeing the collection of attendance dues.
Vicki Fabling
Schools Property Manager
Plan and deliver schools capital works programmes.
Paul le Normand
Schools Maintenance Advisor
Supports principals and boards with routine and cyclical maintenance planning
Other Support Services:
Rumiko Donald
Finance Officer
Enter, collate and supply financial information for the Diocese, Family Support Services, Jubilee Early Childhood. Manage PC Banking, pay Creditors and process Payroll. Catholic Development Fund Administration.
Marian Greene
Catholic Development Fund Manager
Catholic Development Fund (CDF): Manager and Compliance Officer of the Fund. Promotes CDF to the Catholic Community. Coordinates Chanel Centre community trust grants programme.
Fred Ralaimihoatra
Fundraising and Communications Manager
Undertake Fundraising, Communication, and IT duties and initiatives of the Diocese.
Deacon Leon Finn
Diocesan Archives
Preserve the institutional and cultural memory of the Diocese.