Cassidy (Cassi) Buosi dreams of one day working at the Vatican, immersed in the archives, history, and digital infrastructure of the Catholic Church.

From our Diocese to the Vatican – these are the hopes of Cassia University work placement student, who has spent the last few weeks in our Information and Records Management Service – Technology Services Department. 

“Working at the Vatican is my dream, I’ve always had an interest in the Catholic Church and I speak Italian because of my background so it feels like a great goal.”

As a Master of Information Studies (Data Management) student at Charles Sturt University and proud Catholic, Cassi envisions faith, heritage, and technology in her future and  hopes to take her learnings through to a career in information management.

Where Tradition Meets Technology – Cassi’s passion for both the past and the future made the Diocese a natural fit. Over the weeks with us, she rotated across various teams, shadowing Information and Records Management, diving into Archives, meaningful work with the Office of Safeguarding, where she gained insight into the critical role information plays in protecting vulnerable individuals and supporting ethical governance and spending time in the Diocesan Resource Centre.

“There’s a lot of history in that library,” she said. “But what really stood out was learning how metadata works differently across teams. It provides vital context and is so important for information access, I really enjoy learning about it at Uni and that has been strengthened here.”

Her work included cataloguing, learning metadata standards, exploring cybersecurity frameworks, and understanding how modern policy guides the flow and protection of information.

From parish registers to metadata, searching for records, archives to cybersecurity – Cassi’s time with the Diocese showed how deeply information shapes every part of an organisation, especially as we transition into a more digital future.

“Information is the heart and soul of any organisation. It’s a niche area but actually underpins everything.” –  especially in today’s digital world.

Cassi’s undergraduate degree in Social Science enabled her to learn so much about living in the digital age and the importance of records, that it has left her wanting to learn more.

“I have always been interested in religious organisations, I am Catholic so it’s familiar to me and because the history of churches it’s a fascinating area. Archiving piqued my interest, but then current records have become integral. There’s so much to learn.”

A woman in tech, inspired by faith and legacy 

Cassi’s journey also reflects the growing presence of women in technology, data, and information management, bringing new voices and perspectives into fields that are increasingly vital.

With her bilingual background, strong academic foundation, and curiosity about how institutions balance legacy with innovation, Cassi exemplifies the next generation of professionals transforming the future of records and information services.

“I didn’t expect such a rich and layered history here. There are so many facets – both good and challenging – and I’m really grateful for the experience. It’s confirmed that I want to keep going in this field.”

Supporting the future of records and technology 

Cassi’s placement is part of our Diocese’s ongoing commitment to supporting future talent in Technology Services, blending tradition with innovation and empowering women to lead in records, data, and digital transformation.

As we continue to modernise our systems and reimagine how information is used and preserved, we’re proud to support students who bring passion, skill, and purpose to the field.

She now finishes her placement and looks to graduation and a future.

“I just find the history to be so fascinating. Imagine the library and resources there [Vatican]. I think it would be fascinating and quite beautiful to learn all the history at that level.

Photographed above: Danille Williams, Information Manager – Catholic Diocese and Cassi Buosi