Reverend Deacon Ferdinand Correya is an educator, pastoral leader, and ordained Permanent Deacon serving in the parishes of Reservoir and Preston West in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. He is currently employed as School and Parish Officer with Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS), supporting Catholic identity, mission, and faith formation across school and parish communities. Deacon Ferdinand is passionate about building vibrant communities of faith, strengthening partnerships between schools and parishes, and accompanying young people and families in their spiritual journey. His professional background includes leadership in Catholic education, youth ministry, pastoral care, and liturgical formation, bringing together education, theology, and strategic leadership in service of the Church and the wider community.