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.

Want to work with us? We have vacancies listed here.

 

Bishop Richard Laurenson

Fourth Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton

Greg SchmidtDiocesan General ManagerStrategic 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.Email: gregs…

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.

Shona RichardsBishop’s PAProvide secretarial support to the Bishop.Email: shonar@cdh.org.nz

Shona Richards

Bishop’s PA

Provide secretarial support to the Bishop.

 

Pastoral Services Team:

Alex BaileyPastoral Services ManagerPastoral oversight for Diocesan Pastoral Staff. Executive Secretary to the Diocesan Pastoral Council. Coordinator of Prison and Hospital Chaplaincies. St Mary’s Chapel Manager.Email: alexb@cdh.org.nz

Alex Bailey

Pastoral Services Manager

Pastoral oversight for Diocesan Pastoral Staff. Executive Secretary to the Diocesan Pastoral Council. Coordinator of Prison and Hospital Chaplaincies. St Mary’s Chapel Manager.

Robert GaranDiocesan Parish LiaisonWorking in parishes to animate lives with the life of Christ through establishing and supporting initiatives and programmes that focus on the pastoral priorities of the Bishop of Hamilton and his Diocese.Email: rob…

Robert Garan

Diocesan Parish Liaison

Working in parishes to animate lives with the life of Christ through establishing and supporting initiatives and programmes that focus on the pastoral priorities of the Bishop of Hamilton and his Diocese.

Taila Burton-GollopDiocesan Resource DesignerDesign resources for sacramental preparation and lay formation. Design resources that focus on the pastoral priorities of the Bishop of Hamilton and his Diocese.Assists Brigid with the management of our website and social media platforms.Email: tailabg@cdh.org.nz

Taila Burton-Gollop

Diocesan Resource Designer

Design resources that focus on the pastoral priorities of the Bishop of Hamilton and his Diocese; event promotion; media coverage for events; management of our website and social media platforms; Kete Korero art director.

Contact for photography, videography and graphic design.

Kirsty Muir

Diocesan Events Coordinator

Organise and coordinate diocesan 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.

Jil MillerYouth Office ManagerProvide resources and support to youth workers and youth group leaders. Establish/grow new youth gand young adults groups. Run youth and young adults’ events.Email: jily@cdh.org.nz

Jil Miller

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.

Christyna Malietoa-Brown

Young Adults Coordinator

Support parishes and the University Chaplaincy with young adult ministry.

 

School’s Education Team:

John CoulamSchools Education ManagerSupport 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…

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 PorterPrimary Schools AdvisorProvide 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.Email: diannep@cdh.o…

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 ShannonSecondary School AdvisorProvide 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 o…

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.

 

School Property & Attendance Dues:

Graeme RoilSchools Property and Finance ManagerFacilitate planning and implementation of schools capital works programme. Management of the Schools’ Office, including overseeing the collection of attendance dues.Email: graemer@cdh.org.nz

Graeme Roil

Schools Property and Finance Manager

Facilitate planning and implementation of schools capital works programme. Management of the Schools’ Office, including overseeing the collection of attendance dues.

 
 

Other Support Services:

Suzanne Yeager

Accountant

Position currently vacantFundraising Administrator and ReceptionistUndertake reception duties at the front desk and provide administration support to Catholic Family Support Services and Jubilee. Administration for fundraising. Contact for Xero accounting for parishes.Email: reception@cdh.org.nz

Patricia Parsons

Fundraising Administrator and Receptionist

Undertake reception duties at the front desk and provide administration support to Catholic Family Support Services and Jubilee. Administration for fundraising. Contact for Xero accounting for parishes.

Rumiko DonaldFinance OfficerEnter, 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.Email: rumi…

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.

Fred RalaimihoatraFundraising and Communications ManagerUndertake Fundraising, Communication, and IT duties and initiatives of the Diocese.Email: fredr@cdh.org.nz

Fred Ralaimihoatra

Fundraising and Communications Manager

Undertake Fundraising, Communication, and IT duties and initiatives of the Diocese.

Marian GreeneCatholic Development Fund ManagerCatholic Development Fund (CDF): Manager and Compliance Officer of the Fund. Promotes CDF to the Catholic Community. Coordinates Chanel Centre community trust grants programme.Email: cdf@cdh.org.nz

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.

Deacon Leon FinnDiocesan ArchivesPreserve the institutional and cultural memory of the Diocese.Email: archive@cdh.org.nz

Deacon Leon Finn

Diocesan Archives

Preserve the institutional and cultural memory of the Diocese.

 

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