Fr Joe Antony Susai Manickam OMI appointed new Rector of Iona

Fr Joe Antony Susai Manickam OMI appointed new Rector of Iona

The Australian Provincial of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Fr Christian Fini OMI, and the Chair of the Iona College Board, Deborah Lonsdale-Walker, have made a very special announcement to the Iona community.

In a statement to Iona families, it was announced that Fr Joe Antony Susai Manickam OMI has been appointed as the new Rector of Iona College.

Fr Joe is currently at Mazenod in Perth, where he is completing studies before moving back to Lindum to take up his role on 1 July, 2024.

It was also announced that Iona’s current Rector Fr Michael Twigg OMI, who will conclude his nine-year ministry at the College at the end of the academic year, has been appointed as the new Rector of Mazenod College WA.

Iona Principal Mr Trevor Goodwin took on the role and responsibility of CEO of Iona, at the end of Term 2.

The entire Iona community congratulates Fr Joe and Fr Michael on their new appointments.

We warmly embrace Fr Joe on his return to the College, and offer prayers of grateful thanks for the wonderful service, dedication and friendship of Fr Michael in his time as Rector.