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Not Forgotten: Australian Catholic Educators 1820-2020

The first publication of the BDACE, Not Forgotten: Australian Catholic Educators 1820-2020 is edited by Anne Benjamin and Seamus O’Grady (Melbourne: Coventry Press, 2020).

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Praise for Not Forgotten

“Not Forgotten captures the rich tapestry of the legacy of those who had the vision, courage and conviction to ensure Catholic schools were an important part of the education landscape from the early days of colonial Australia. …. As we look to the future, Not Forgotten is a valuable resource for all in our Catholic schools and recommended reading for those shaping the future mission of Catholic education in our rapidly changing world.”

Pam Betts – Executive Director, Archdiocese of Brisbane Catholic Education 

“An enduring and deeply researched tribute to the forgotten heroes of Australian Catholic education, whose untiring labours created the possibility of an expanded mind and spirit for the generation of today.”

James Franklin – Editor, Journal of the Australian Catholic Historical Society 

“Dictionaries of biography are major collaborative research projects not undertaken lightly. As the General Editor of the Australian Dictionary of Biography, I appreciate the work that has gone into producing Not Forgotten: Australian Catholic Educators 1820-2020. The ADB welcomes this project and congratulates the editors, Anne Benjamin and Seamus O’Grady, on the publication of this valuable historical resource.”

Melanie Nolan – Professor of History, Director, National Centre of Biography and General Editor, Australian Dictionary of Biography at Australian National University