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New Province Office staff

The Jesuit Province Office in Hawthorn, Melbourne, has welcomed a number of new staff in recent days.

From left: Dr Lisa Connell, Nicole Ridler, Katrina Pirrie.

From left: Dr Lisa Connell, Nicole Ridler, Katrina Pirrie.

On Monday 18 June, Dr Lisa Connell began work as the new Delegate for Social Ministries. Lisa has a background in health and as a director of mission. Her PhD thesis was on human trafficking in Australia. Lisa replaces Dr Jim Barber as delegate. Jim will continue to be involved in a number of Province projects.

Nicole Ridler also began this week, and is the new Research Officer and Executive Assistant to the Provincial. She has a number of years’ experience as an executive assistant, and most recently worked in a law firm managing a busy partner’s office. Nicole replaces Erika Wassell, who has moved to New Zealand.

Katrina Pirrie has taken on the role of Receptionist at the Province Office. Katrina has a number of years’ experience in nursing, administration and running a reception desk.

Please make each of them welcome if your paths cross over coming weeks.