Welcoming Fr Raphael Beuthner
as Chaplain to Peter Carnley
Anglican Community School
It is with great joy and anticipation that we announce the appointment of Fr Raphael Beuthner as the new Chaplain to Peter Carnley Anglican Community School (PCACS), commencing in Term 3, 2025.
This appointment has been made in close collaboration with the Anglican Diocese of Perth, particularly with the support of Bishop Hans Christiansen. We are thrilled to welcome a priest of such depth, compassion, and experience into the heart of our School community. Fr Raphael brings with him a rare blend of pastoral care and educational insight, shaped by a life of rich international experience and service.
Fr Raphael’s appointment marks more than just a staffing transition, it signifies a renewal of spiritual leadership, a deepening of our shared faith journey, and a reaffirmation of the values that unite us as a school grounded in Anglican tradition. A chaplain does not merely occupy a role; they become a companion in life’s learning, a listener, a teacher, a quiet strength. In Fr Raphael, we welcome someone who understands the sacred responsibility of walking with young people, staff and families through both the everyday and the extraordinary.
Originally from Germany, Fr Raphael’s journey has spanned continents and disciplines. After moving to the United States following Year 10, he pursued studies in Information Systems and Technology, later expanding his academic path to include Theology, Philosophy and Psychology. His formation and work have taken him across Germany, the United States and Ireland, culminating in his ordination as a priest in Germany in 2012.
Most recently, Fr Raphael served as Chaplain and RAVE Teacher at a Kindergarten to Year 12 school in Germany. His previous roles have included Assistant Parish Priest, University Chaplain and Theological Educator, each position reinforcing his dedication to guiding individuals and communities in both faith and thought.
Fr Raphael’s arrival at PCACS signals a deepening of the School’s spiritual life. His understanding of the importance of relationships and community aligns perfectly with our School’s values. In his words, Fr Raphael looks forward to ‘walking with our community in joy, in struggle, and in the quiet spaces between.’
He is joined by his wife Martina and their son Jacob, who joins PCACS as a student in the Junior School. The family is excited to settle into life in Perth, delighting in its sunshine, vibrant community and most enthusiastically Carnley’s Cuppas (our student run coffee van).
A Message from Fr Raphael:
To the students: ‘I can’t wait to learn from your curiosity, creativity, and courage to be yourselves.’
To the staff: ‘I look forward to partnering with you as we nurture minds, spirits, and hearts.’
To parents and carers: ‘I’m honoured to walk with you in the shared work of raising young people grounded in grace and truth.’
As we welcome Fr Raphael and his family, we do so not only with open arms, but with open hearts, ready to grow, to reflect, and to journey together.
Welcome to PCACS, Fr Raphael!