Missionaries of God’s Love elect Fr David Callaghan MGL as new moderator

The Missionaries of God’s Love have elected Fr. David Callaghan, MGL, as their new moderator for a four year term.

Fr. Callaghan, a member of the congregation for 26 years, currently serves as the parish priest at Holy Spirit Parish in Darwin. He succeeds Fr. Stephen Fletcher, MGL, who expressed confidence in Fr. Callaghan's ability to lead the congregation.

Founded in 1986 by Fr. Ken Barker, the Missionaries of God’s Love now includes more than 40 priests and brothers and over 30 men in formation. The congregation operates missions in Canberra, Melbourne, Darwin, Sydney, the Philippines, and Indonesia, focusing on ministry to young people and the marginalized.