WelCom June/July 2023
Damian Dempsey has been appointed the new Executive Director of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference. Damian, was a member of the Society of Mary for 25 years, working in formation, education, and community development in New Zealand and in Asia. He is currently Director of Challenge 2000 in Wellington, where he has led a team of 40 youth, community and social workers. He replaces Siobhan Dilly, who is leaving after four years in the role.