Posts by St Patrick's College

A painting of Old Collegian Callum Linnane (SPC 2008, PY2013) was a finalist in this year’s prestigious Archibald Prize! Callum was captured in an oil on linen, measuring 41 x 30.5cm, by painter Marcus Wills and the painting has been on show at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. This year’s Archibald Prize was…

  The College recently reconnected with Michael Leyden (SPC 1960-64) who is now enjoying retirement following a rich career in medicine. Michael was closely involved during the introduction of bone marrow transplants and pushed for cancer treatment to be made more accessible to those living away from major cancer treatment centres, helping with the establishment…

  The College is saddened to learn of the passing of Peter “Dock” Dockendorff (SPC 1965-68) recently. We pass our condolences onto Peter’s wife Leonie and their extended families including Peter’s brothers David (SPC 1965-70) (dec) and Mark and their families. A memorial service was held for Peter on 6 September 2024 at Brighton. Peter…

We extend our deepest condolences to the extended family of Old Collegian Andrew David McBride (SPC 1987-92) who sadly passed away on 19 July 2024 after a courageous and long battle with lymphoma. Andrew was a day student at SPC and completed his Year 7 through to Year 12 studies at SPC, winning an academic…

We pass on our sympathy to Old Collegian John Deany (SPC 1949-53) who sadly passed away on 28 June 2024, aged 88 years. He was the loving husband of Pamela (dec) for 68 years and devoted father of Vincent, Michael, Susan, Matthew (dec), Louise, Lizzy and Sean. He was also a grandfather of nine and…

We extend our sympathy to the family of Old Collegian William (Bill) John Clements (SPC 1948-49, PY1950) who passed away on 24 January 2024. We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Barbara who says Bill enjoyed keeping updated with the developments of St Pat’s, especially in his later years. Bill completed his intermediate and…

We are deeply saddened to hear Old Collegian James Francis Stephen (SPC 1962-67, PY1968) passed away peacefully on 29 June 2024. Our deepest sympathy to his family including beloved wife of 50 years Irene, father of Mark (SPC 1993-98) and Kate and grandfather of four. James was a boarder from Meredith before moving into Ballarat…

Fr Anthony (Tony) McCarthy (SPC 1954-57, PY1958) sadly passed away in Bupa Aged Care, Kyneton, Victoria on 10 June 2024, aged 85 years. Tony was a boarder from Trentham, starting in sub-intermediate class in 1954. He showed his sense of community and faith from an early age with his involvement in the College’s St Peter’s…

  The College recently reconnected with former boarder Edward Cotching (SPC 1947-49, PY1950) who may well be our oldest living Old Boy! Edward is 93 years “young”, in excellent health and still driving on an unrestricted license. He reckons he has good genes and his doctors say “I should live to 100 – but I’ve…