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Old Boys in torch relay run to celebrate Centenary of Legacy

We look forward to seeing members of the SPC community running a leg each in the forthcoming Legacy Torch relay, which will be arriving in Ballarat soon as part of the Centenary of Legacy celebrations. Old Collegians Steve Moneghetti (SPC 1975-80), Allan McKinnon (SPC 1966-69), Gerard Fitzgerald (SPC 1973, PY1975) and former staff member Brian…

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Honouring one of our greats in inaugural Laurie Larmer Cup

St Patrick’s College has honoured one of its greatest Old Collegians with the staging of the inaugural Laurie Larmer Cup.

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Old Boys in the News – August 2023

Read all about the Old Boys who have been making headlines this month.

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Mario Paul Citta (SPC 1978-83)

We are saddened to hear of the passing of former day student Mario Paul Citta (SPC 1978-83) who passed away on 17 July 2023. A Requiem Mass was held at St Alipius Church in Ballarat on 10 August and was the son of Salvatore and Paolo Citta, brother to Giovanna, Sylvia, Sandra and father of…

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Where are they now – Aidan Hanrahan (SPC 2014-19)

2019 College Captain Aidan Hanrahan (SPC 2014-19) looks back on his time at SPC with great fondness.

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Diamond jubilee celebrations for Mons Peter Jeffrey (SPC 1953-55)

A Mass of Thanksgiving was held last week to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the Ordination to the Priesthood of Monsignor Peter John Jeffrey (SPC 1953-55).

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Enjoying good company at the SPC OCA Winter Warmers Lunch

Our Old Collegians enjoyed a hearty lunch and good company together at the mid-year SPC OCA Winter Warmers Lunch at the Golden City Hotel in Ballarat last Friday 28 July.

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James (Jim) Kevin Kenny (SPC 1943-47, PY1948)

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Old Collegian James (Jim) Kevin Kenny (SPC 1943-47, PY1948) who passed away on 22 April 2023, aged 93 years. Jim’s funeral was held on 5 May at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Doubleview, Perth WA. Jim was an architect and moved to Perth in…

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Old Collegian debuts new book

Congratulations to Old Collegian Jay Pelchen (SPC 2002-07) who is currently releasing his first book, The World That Was.

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Where are they now – Mike Hanrahan (SPC 1951-55)

The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Michael (Mike) Hanrahan (SPC 1951-55) who has a strong family connection with SPC and shares some of his fabulous memories as a spectator during SPC sporting heydays in the 1950s.     “I was a second-generation enrolment at SPC – my father studied there in 1909-10. Our family…

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