In Loving Memory of Brother Paul Conn cfc

The Passing of Deputy Province Leader Br. Paul Conn

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Brother Paul Conn, Deputy Province Leader of the Christian Brothers Oceania Province. Br. Paul died on 26th. April in Christchurch Hospital, Te Whatu Ora, where he had been recently admitted.

Paul’s journey as a Christian Brother

Paul was born and raised in Townsville North Queensland where he spent most of his time in his early ministry. He was Principal for ten years in Queensland before being a part of the final St Francis Xavier Province Leadership Team where he was heavily involved in the establishment phase of Edmund Rice Education Australia being asked to be on its inaugural Board in 2007. Prior to his appointment on the Leadership Team in 2020, Paul spent 13 years as Principal of Christian Brothers’ High School Lewisham. He had a PhD in adolescent male spirituality and Masters degrees in Counselling and Educational Leadership.

Please keep Paul and his family in your prayers.