Posts by St Patrick's College
Old Boys turn out at Paddies Emerald Autumn lunch
The Paddies seasonal lunches continue to grow in popularity with more than 40 Old Collegians converging on South Melbourne’s Emerald Hotel for the Autumn lunch at the start of March. There was a wide range of ages represented at the gathering, with a good 20-year age difference reported from youngest to eldest, including seven Octogenarians,…
Read MoreCardinal George Pell AC (SPC 1949-59)
George Pell AC was born on 8 June 1941 in Ballarat and passed away on 10 January 2023 in Rome, aged 81 years. George Pell was a Cardinal of the Catholic Church. He served as the inaugural prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy between 2014 and 2019 and was a member of the Council…
Read MoreClass of 1963 celebrate 60-Year Reunion
Old Collegians from the Class of 1963 had plenty of catching up to do at their 60-Year Reunion this year. About a dozen Old Collegians were able to join us for their Class of 1963 60-Year Reunion, which was held in conjunction with the SPC Old Collegians’ Association St Patrick’s Day Lunch, on Friday, 17…
Read MoreSharing in the St Patrick’s Day spirit together
A good-sized crowd relaxed in the St Patrick’s Day spirit at our annual 2023 SPC Old Collegians’ Association St Patrick’s Day Lunch on Friday, March 17. Guests were able to take advantage of their prime location in the Old Collegians’ Association Pavilion, overlooking the Main Oval, where they were able to watch with interest as…
Read MoreOld Boys in the News – February 2023
Our Old Boys have been in the news, including: An incredible effort by Old Collegian Simon Ward (SPC 2001-06) who competed in the recent Ballarat Cycle Classic as part of a personal mission to raise funds for the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute after he was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer in November last…
Read MoreFrom the Archives – SPC welcomes renowned English cricketers
A visit to St Patrick’s College in 1947 welcomed English Cricketers Denis Compton CBE, who played 78 Test matches and was a footballer at Arsenal. In his cricket career, he scored 5,807 runs with a batting average of 50.06 with a bowling style described as Slow-left arm chinamen. Sir Alec Bedser CBE. Alec Bedser, England’s…
Read MoreJohn Croft (SPC 1940-47, PY1949)
We were deeply saddened by the passing of Old Collegian John Croft (SPC 1940-47, PY1949) who passed away peacefully at home on 28 January 2023, aged 92 years. A true gentleman with a beautiful soul, John is remembered as a person who was genuinely interested in people and loved to have a chat. His early…
Read MoreWhere are they now – Matthew Doyle (SPC 1998-2003)
We recently reconnected with Matthew Doyle (SPC 1998-2003) who will be returning from years abroad in the Netherlands in time to attend his Class of 2003 20-Year Reunion in early May. In the meantime, Matthew offers a glimpse into his life since then. “I grew up in Ballarat and finished Year 12 at SPC…
Read MoreWhere are they now – Norman Houghton (SPC 1963-65)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Norman Houghton (SPC 1963-65) who has authored over 40 titles and received an OAM for his services to community history. Norman is also a life member of the Geelong Heritage Centre, The Geelong Club, Light Railway Research Society of Australia, Colac Historical Society and Forrest Historical Society for…
Read MoreWilliam (Bill) Howie (SPC 1951, PY1953)
Old Collegian William (Bill) Howie (SPC 1951, PY1953) passed away on 23 October 2021, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Teresa and loving father of Mark, Andrew, Stuart and their partners and a grandfather of six and great-grandfather of one. Bill was a boarder from Hawthorn East, in Melbourne. He completed his intermediate studies at…
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