Deans – Headteachers Conference 2024

We wish to invite you to join the Education Service on the afternoon of Wednesday 6 November, 3.30pm and afterwards for dinner hosted by Archbishop John Followed the next day by our conference with headteachers looking at Missionary Discipleship with an introduction by Archbishop John and a keynote speech from Canon Luiz Ruscillo, Director of Vocations at the Diocese of Lancaster. The event will finish by 5pm.

Wednesday 6th November:

3.30pm                 Arrival: Refreshments available

4.00pm                 A discussion led by Canon Luiz on ‘Schools are no longer places where catechesis can be the primary aim, but rather  evangelization’

6.00pm                 Finish and networking/ private time

6.45pm                 Gather for dinner at 7.00pm

Thursday 7th November

10.00am               Mass celebrated by Archbishop John

10.45am               Refreshments

11.15am               Introduction by Archbishop John Missionary Disciples

11.45am               Keynote speech by Canon Luiz Ruscillo 

1.00pm                 Lunch

2.00pm                 Appeals by Catholic Charity

2.15pm                 Breakout Discussions

3.30pm                 Refreshments

4.00pm                 Feedback and Q&A Discussion

5.00pm                 Networking

7.00pm                 Dinner

Attendance options are:

  • Residential (2 days – accommodation, dinner and breakfast)
  • 2 days non-residential with dinner (Wednesday & Thursday)
  • 2 days non-residential without dinner (Wednesday & Thursday)
  • Wednesday only with dinner 
  • Wednesday only no dinner 

There will be no charge for the conference for you personally or your parish. We hope you can attend.

Bookings have closed if you have any queries please email donnagray@rcaos.org.uk