New Leader of The Christian Brothers  

Last week the Christian Brothers’ Chapter delegates, gathering in Dublin, elected a new Congregation Leadership Team (CLT). These Brothers, based in Rome, will lead the Congregation globally over the next six years.

Many Old Virgilians will remember Brother Peter Clinch as a generous and outstanding teacher during his seven years at the College, 1976-77 and 1985-90. 

Peter was the Oceania Province leader prior to this appointment.  Oceania Province is a cross-national entity as it spans five sovereign nations, New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea, The Philippines, Timor Leste.

The Old Virgilians Association wish Brother Peter the new Brothers’ Leadership Team all the best and offer our congratulations and prayerful support.

Peter is pictured below in the centre with his new team.

Congregation Leader: Br Peter Clinch (Oceania Province)

Deputy Leader: Br John Casey (European Province)

Councillors:

Br Senan D’Souza (African Province)

Br David Ryan Silva (Indian Province)

Br Hugo Cáceres (American Province – Latin America)

 Brother Linus Kelty taught at St Virgil’s College 1941-45.  

He was the  Congregation Leader from 1972-78.

Brother Michael Godfrey  was a member of staff at St Virgil’s 1960-62.  He was Deputy Leader of the International Leadership Team Congregation Leader  2003-2008.

Brother Peter Dowling was on the St Virgil’s staff at Austins Ferry in 1975 and went on to become Deputy Congregation Leader 2008-2022.