Vice-Chancellor Professor Greg Craven has announced the Archbishop of Melbourne, Most Reverend Denis Hart DD, as the Patron for ACU’s Melbourne Chapel Campaign.

At a quiet launch of the campaign held at Drake House, His Grace said he was delighted to be involved in the development of the spiritual centre for the Melbourne Campus.

Lawyer and long-standing advisor to the Melbourne Campus, Paul Hoy, has been appointed as Chair and Pro-Chancellor Ted Exell AM will provide joint leadership as Deputy Chair.

Professor Craven said strong leaders will be pivotal to the success of the campaign.

He said ACU was fortunate to have the opportunity to develop a dedicated chapel and square within the University, and while the Chapel Campaign is a fundraising effort, it is first and foremost about building an everlasting spiritual community near the birthplace of St Mary of the Cross.

“To accomplish this we need to reach out to the supporters of our current community,” said campaign coordinator Annalise Vogel.

“ACU is currently seeking volunteer leadership from the University’s Melbourne community for the future of the St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Chapel.”

If you are interested in finding out more about the campaign please contact Annalise Vogel, Senior Advisor, Partnerships and Development on 02 9739 2247 or at annalise.vogel@acu.edu.au