San Anton School has announced that its Senior Sector Chaplain, Fr Christopher Caruana OP, will be leaving Malta to embark on a new chapter at the University of Notre Dame in Sydney, Australia.

In a message shared with its community, the school described the moment as “bittersweet”, noting Fr Caruana’s significant contribution over the past eight years through his spiritual guidance, pastoral care and steadfast support to students, staff and families alike. The school expressed gratitude for the impact he has had on the community, stating that his presence has left “an indelible mark”.

Fr Caruana was ordained a priest in 2001 and has held a number of important roles within the Dominican Order and the wider Church in Malta. He previously served as Director of Initial Formation for the Maltese Dominican Province, was a member of the Archdiocesan Theological Commission, and most recently acted as Prior of the Dominican Community in Rabat.

He currently forms part of the Inter-Diocesan Doctrinal Commission and lectures at both the University of Malta and the Diocesan Seminary in Gozo.

His academic background is equally extensive. Fr Caruana holds two Master’s Degrees in Philosophy from the University of London and the University of Oxford, a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology from the Theological Studium in Bologna, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and Psychology from the University of Malta.

San Anton School thanked Fr Chris for his “faithful service” and “generous heart”, noting the many ways in which he helped students grow in faith and community during his time at the school.