The Catholic Weekly 16 August 2020

catholicweekly.com.au 2 NEWS 16, August, 2020 Call 02 9649 6423 or visit www.catholiccemeteries.com.au Consecrated lawns and chapels Sydney’s only Catholic crematorium Monthly mass for the Repose of Souls Funeral directors available for a Catholic service Bereavement pastoral care Serving the Catholic community for over 150 years AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC University has appointed Pro- fessor Zlatko Skrbis as the University’s next Vice-Chan- cellor and President. The Slovenian-born soci- ologist joined ACU in 2018 as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) after holding senior executive roles at the University of Queensland and Monash University; he replac- es Prof Greg Craven who is retiring after 13 years leading Australia’s largest Catholic tertiary institution. ACU Chancellor John Fa- hey announced the appoint- ment on 6 August. Professor Skrbis holds a PhD in Sociology and has a prominent international re- search profile in the fields of migration, social theory and youth studies. He is currently serving as Acting Provost. Prof Skrbis has been in- strumental in establishing a university-wide program fo- cused on creating new and mission-based value for the University. He said he was commit- ted to ensuring ACU students were grounded in Catholic mission and were prepared for a career that would likely be characterised by unpre- dictable shifts and turns. “I believe that to maintain a competitive advantage, ACU must deliver a diverse range of market-facing courses that lead to future-ready career outcomes,” he said. “This will be achieved by offering courses that provide our students with the knowl- edge and skills they need to meet the demands of current Students grounded inmission a focus for social theorist ¾ ¾ Staff writers Sociologist is ACU’s new VC and emerging markets.” Prof Skrbis said he was honoured to be appointed as ACU’s fourth Vice-Chancel- lor and President, and that he would build on the impressive achievements of his predeces- sors. “It is humbling to be the next Vice-Chancellor and President of ACU. Whilst still very young, our University has already made a signifi- cant mark on the Catholic and higher education landscape in Australia and international- ly. I am particularly grateful to Professor Craven for his wis- dom, guidance and support,” he said. “I am committed to pro- ACU’s incoming Vice Chancellor Prof Zlatko Skrbis. PHOTO:ACU viding ACU with leadership that is grounded in the Catho- lic intellectual tradition and predicated on a strong com- mitment to excellence, enter- prise and empathy. “My ambition is that we evolve as a dynamic and in- novative university, while be- ing globally recognised as an institution that adheres to its strong Catholic principles and makes a tangible improve- ment to the lives of others through excellence in educa- tion, research and community engagement.” Mr Fahey, who led the in- ternational search for a suc- cessor to the high-profile Prof Craven, congratulated Prof Skrbis on his appointment. He said the academic had already established himself as playing a fundamental role in the fu- ture of the University. “He is an outstanding candidate with a solid back- ground in the Australian high- er education sector,” Mr Fahey said. “He has built a distin- guished international re- search profile and is commit- ted to the tradition of Catholic higher education. The Univer- sity’s Senate and I look for- ward to working with Profes- sor Skrbis.” Prof Skrbis will take up his role on Monday 11 January 2021. I n this edition News Streaming Archbishop’s homily World Opinion, comment 1-7 8-9 14-15 11,17-19 20-21 21 FROM PROSECUTION TO PERSECUTION EDITOR Peter Rosengren (02) 9390 5400 REPORTERS Marilyn Rodrigues (02) 9390 5410 David Ryan (02) 9390 5408 SUBSCRIPTIONS Rita Ng (02) 9390 5411 ADVERTISING AND MARKETING Steve Richards (02) 9390 5404 DESIGNERS Renate Cassis Mathew De Sousa Our story begins in 1839 with the Australasian Chronicle, continuing with the Freeman’s Journal in 1850. Level 13, Polding Centre, 133 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. Phone (02) 9390 5400 | Vol 73, No 5146. The Catholic Weekly is published by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney ABN 60 471 267 587 and is printed by ACM Australian Community Media, 159 Bells Line of Road, North Richmond NSW, 2754. LEAVE A GIFT Archdiocese of Sydney Catholic CHARITIES Order your FREE Wills and Bequests Guide today 1800 753 959 or [email protected] myWill SUPPORTINGTHE MINISTRIES OF THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF SYDNEY Leaving a gift in a