Mr Fuhrman-Luck was given the role after a previous appointment had to withdraw for personal reasons.

He has lived in Darwin for the past eight years and is currently a deputy director with the Catholic Education Office.

Vincentian Fathers and Brothers provincial Fr Gregory Brett wrote to parents last week to confirm Mr Fuhrman-Luck had been appointed to replace Dr Anne Wenham.

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In his letter to parents, Fr Gregory said Mr Fuhrman-Luck "firmly believes that we are all lifelong learners".

"Lindsay practises his Catholic faith and his parish is a central part of his faith and life," Fr Gregory said.

"He has continued to teach the senior RE [religious education] curriculum despite his move last year into the Catholic Education Office."

Dr Wenham announced in May that she would be retiring at the end of the year after seven years at St Stanislaus'.

Mr Fuhrman-Luck will officially take over in his new role in January.