Bishop Fintan Gavin has announced the appointment of Mary Anne Collins as Coordinator for Faith Formation in Primary Schools in the Diocese of Cork and Ross
Mary Anne is based at the Diocesan Offices on Redemption Road.
Mary Anne is a native of Aughadown Parish and is a qualified primary school teacher, having studied at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. She holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in education along with the Certificate in Religious Education. Mary Anne has eleven years teaching experience in various types of primary schools, including serving as Teaching Principal at Goleen National School for the past seven.
Mary Anne CollinsMary Anne’s parish experience includes being a member of the Parish Pastoral Council and Youth 2000 prayer group leader. Mary Anne brings national experience to her new role, having served four years on the National Council of Youth 2000 Ireland as Munster Regional Leader.
Mary Anne will support the religious education and faith formation in the 172 Primary Schools under the patronage of the Diocese of Cork and Ross. She will do this through school visits to advise, resource and support teachers. She will similarly support parents, priests, parishes and families of parishes in faith formation of primary school children.
