TPDC’s Certificate Programme in Catholic Leadership in Education 2025 Commences
TPDC’s Certificate Programme in Catholic Leadership in Education 2025 Commences
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May
20/05/2025
Jointly organised by the Diocesan Catholic Education Commission and the Teachers’ Professional Development Centre (TPDC) of USJ, the Certificate Programme in Catholic Leadership in Education 2025 officially commenced on 6 May 2025.
Jointly organised by the Diocesan Catholic Education Commission and the Teachers’ Professional Development Centre (TPDC) of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), the Certificate Programme in Catholic Leadership in Education 2025 officially commenced on 6 May 2025. The opening ceremony was held at the Don Bosco Auditorium of the University’s Ilha Verde Campus, bringing together thirty-four middle and senior-level educators from seventeen Catholic schools across Macao, marking the beginning of a new phase in nurturing future school leadership.
The opening ceremony was moderated by Professor Isabel Tchiang, Acting Dean of the School of Education and Director of the Teachers’ Professional Development Centre. The ceremony began with a prayer led by The Most Reverend Bishop, D. Stephen Lee Bun-Sang, who entrusted the programme and all participants to God’s guidance. In his welcoming address, the Bishop reminded participants of their identity as Catholic educators and school leaders—not merely fulfilling job responsibilities, but answering a sacred calling.
[The Most Reverend Bishop, D. Stephen Lee Bun-San entrusted the programme and all participants to God’s guidance]
Vice-Rector for Student Life of USJ, Dr Teresa Loong, then thanked the Diocese for the trust in allowing the University to deliver this well-regarded programme, and reaffirmed USJ’s commitment to supporting the professional growth of Catholic educators in Macao. Quoting the late Pope Francis on leadership, she highlighted the importance of compassion, inclusion, and service, and encouraged participants to connect, collaborate, and carry these values back into their school communities.
[Dr. Teresa Loong, Vice-Rector for Student Life, encouraged participants to become service leaders]
Dr Stephen Chan Teng-Fong, Director of the Diocesan Catholic Education Commission, shared how some seemingly ordinary gestures perfectly embody the pastoral spirit of Catholic school leadership—nurturing life in ways that are often unseen, yet profoundly enduring.
[Dr. Stephen Chen, Director of CDEC, shared his experience on Catholic school leadership]
The programme comprises seven key themes, including the foundations of Catholic education, service-oriented leadership, pastoral care in schools, strategic and political leadership, organisational and leadership models, professional development, and collaboration with school sponsoring bodies and managing committee, with a total of 39 contact hours.
The instructors this year include:
- The Most Reverend Bishop of Macau;
- Mr Kung Kwong-Pui, Episcopal Delegate for Education of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong;
- Dr. Francis Chan Nai-Kwok, Assistant to the Episcopal Delegate (Religious and Moral Education) Hong Kong;
- Dr Stephen Chan Teng-Fong, Office Director, Diocesan Catholic Education Commission;
- Professor Isabel Tchiang Van-Man, Acting Dean of the School of Education and Director of the Teachers’ Professional Development Centre, University of Saint Joseph;
- Father Albert Ho Ka-Fai, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy, University of Saint Joseph;
- Father Thomas Lee Yick-Kiu, Supervisor of Colégio Dom Bosco (Yuet Wah);
- Mr Paul Pun Chi-Meng, Secretary-General of Caritas Macau;
- Father Lawrence The Reh, School Chaplain of Escola de São Paulo;
- Mr Jammy Wong Kin-Man, Principal of Colégio Diocesano de São José 5;
- Dr. Cecilia Lao Lai-Mui, Principal of Escola de Nossa Senhora de Fátima;
- Mr Chan Chi-Kwan, Principal of Sheng Kung Hui Choi Kou School (Macau);
- Mr Carlo Hui, Principal of Meng Tak Catholic School, Hong Kong;
- Ms Ng Yu-Ning, Principal of Pui Ling School of the Precious Blood, Hong Kong.
Through this course, the organizers aim to cultivate more educational leaders who integrate professional expertise with a faith-based vision, bringing renewed dynamism to Catholic education in Macao.
Source from https://macaucdec.org/events/240.
