About Us

In 2018, the governance of schools in the Diocese of Sale was transferred to a newly established entity, being Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).

DOSCEL is a Company limited by guarantee. The sole Member of the Company is the Bishop of Sale.

The Bishop appointed a Board of Directors who work closely with the Director of Catholic Education and the DOSCEL Secretariat Executive Team to manage the day-to-day operations of the organisation.

It is the responsibility of DOSCEL, as the governing body, to ensure each school and the DOSCEL Secretariat maintains and promotes the Catholic identity of the schools in the Diocese, while meeting all legislative and regulatory requirements. This includes a strong focus on embedding and sustaining safe professional environments across all schools and workplaces, as well as a commitment to child safety.

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Sale is a vital expression of the mission of the Church. The Diocese of Sale covers 39 Catholic primary schools and seven Catholic secondary schools spanning metropolitan, regional, and rural areas from Cranbourne and Narre Warren in the west, to Philip Island in the south and Orbost in the east.

All primary schools and five of the seven secondary schools in the Diocese are owned and operated by DOSCEL.  DOSCEL’s aim is to deliver the highest quality educational opportunities and outcomes for every student in every school in the Diocese.