Meet our Parish Leadership Team

My name is Sang Ho. In January 2019 I took up my appointment at St Bernard’s Parish, as Administrator for a year, and then as Parish Priest. Living among so talented and dedicated people of this community,

I hope to live out fruitfully my priestly ministry here at St Bernard’s, endeavouring to promote a community where everyone feels welcome and experiences that great Hospitality of God.

Through our Parish website I would like to joyfully extend my welcome to each one of you to our Parish community.

With every blessing.

Father Sang Ho

Parish Priest

Brendan Flanagan - Clairvaux Catholic School Principal

I have been a school Principal and teacher for a number of years in the Sandhurst and Melbourne diocese having been in rural, regional and city-based schools. Education of our young people and family are important to me in the communities that our family has lived in to ensure that our future is based on strong community values.

Peter Dunn, Chair of the PLT 2022

I have been actively involved with a number of Parishes being Parish President at Holy Family Mt. Waverley and a Finance Committee member at St John's Mitcham prior to coming to live in Highton.

I am a Project Manager and Registered Builder and have had a wide range of experience in Local Government and Not for Profit Organisations.

Brian Sherwell

Brian is a long time member of the Parish community. Family is especially important, and the focus of retired life. As a Project Manager and Building Surveyor he has held various positions in the Parish. This involvement sees Brian lead the Infrastructure pillar of the PLT.

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Noreen Nicholson

Noreen is a long term member of the Parish Community. Family and Caring for Creation are particular passions and the volunteer focus of retired life. Previous experience in teamwork and managing projects in tertiary education and Ignatian spirituality settings, has prepared me to lead the Outreach & Engagement Pillar of the PLT.

Maria Gill

Maria Gill has belonged to St. Bernard’s since 2012 after moving from Launceston. While there, she was extensively involved in Parish and school life as well as contributing to a number of Archdiocesan activities.  Maria has also worked part-time in hospital pastoral care, a role which I continued for 7 years as Catholic Chaplain at University Hospital Geelong.  I am looking forward to working with Fr. Sang and the PLT to fulfill our parish mission, especially through making Parish liturgy vibrant, relevant, and meaningful for our community as part of the universal church and the world beyond.

St Bernard’s Parish Staff 2023

Karen Marshall - Parish Bookkeeper

Karen has been a long time member of the Parish community, volunteering as reader and PowerPoint operator at the 9.00am Mass.

Karen.Marshall@cam.org.au

Chrissie Puls

Hi, my name is Chrissie and I am the new Sacramental Coordinator for St. Bernard’s Parish.

I’m a newlywed and mother to a 12 year old fur-baby named Bella. I have been a Catholic Primary School teacher for the last 25 years and recently resigned to become a carer for my husband. I am an avid Cats fan, who attends as many matches as I can get to.

Chrissie.puls@cam.org.au

Jan Fagan, Baptism Coordinator

Jan has been a long time member of St Bernard’s Parish and has held many roles in our community.

Marina Dias - Administrative Officer

Marina and her family have been an important part of our community at St Bernard’s for the last 33 years, serving in various ministries. Marina comes to work in the office with more than 21 years experience, having served as Hospital Pharmacist, three years of which were as Pharmacy Manager of St John of God Hospital.

belmont@cam.org.au