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Ray Vincent Dignan (SPC 1951-54, PY1955)
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Ray Vincent Dignan (SPC 1951-54, PY1955) who passed away recently. Ray’s funeral mass was celebrated by Fr Greg Morgan at the Charles Borromeo Church, in Ryde, Sydney on September 1, 2021. He is survived by Elaine, Phillip, Gerard and Anthony and their families. Ray, a boarder…
Br George V Frances (former staff)
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of former Christian Brother George V Frances, who taught at SPC during the late 1960s. George passed away on August 14, 2021 aged 92 years and is survived by his wife Louise and her seven children and their 13 grandchildren. Br Frances joined the teaching staff at…
Laurie Larmer (SPC 1935-40) shares his stories
We recently reconnected with Laurie Larmer OAM (SPC 1935-40) who shared some of his stories in a book, which was put together earlier this year by members of the Class of 1970 who are celebrating their 50-year reunion milestone this year. Their Reunion Book recognises some of the College’s major identities, stories of the times…
Where are they now – Br Jim Ward (SPC 1945-47, PY1948)
We recently reconnected with Br Jim Ward (SPC 1945-47, PY1948), who was more commonly known to many as ‘Ben’ Ward (after his brother Ben who was there before him). Br Ward celebrated his 90th birthday earlier this month and has fond memories of his time at SPC, which we thank him for sharing with us…
Where are they now – Anthony Pearce (SPC 1988-93)
The College recently reconnected with Anthony Pearce (SPC 1988-93) who loved his time in the cadets at SPC, helping to nurture his interests and passions, and he is now Commander of Fire Rescue Victoria. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After school I completed an Advanced Certificate in Fire Technology. I became…
Congratulations to Monsignor Frank Hickey
Congratulations to much-loved Monsignor Francis (Frank) Hickey (SPC 1942-43) who celebrated 70 years of priesthood recently. Monsignor Hickey was ordained as a priest on July 22, 1951 and retired at the age of 75 from full time ministry. The 95-year-old has reportedly lived in Nagambie for 20 years and has been a well-known figure at…
Kyle James Graham (SPC 1979-80, PY1981)
Old Collegian Kyle James Graham (SPC 1979-80, PY1981) sadly passed away, aged 57 years, on August 2, 2021. We extend our deepest sympathy to Kyle’s partner Pam Holman, his daughters Maggie and Lucy, siblings Terryce, Camille and Melissa and father Jim. Kyle was a day student who attended SPC between Form 10 and Form 11…
Br Ian Roberton (former staff)
We have been notified that Br Ian Roberton sadly passed away on July 23, 2021. Br Roberton was a member of staff at St Patrick’s College between 1992 and 1995. Br Roberton arrived at SPC as the Director of Boarding and Kenny Housemaster, he also was a member of the College Board and provided pastoral care…
Francis (Frank) Walsh AM QC (SPC 1948)
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Judge Francis (Frank) Walsh AM QC (SPC 1948) on June 26, 2021. A funeral was held at St Theresa’s Church in Essendon on July 5. Tributes remembered Frank as a “tireless worker at the Bar” who was “renowned for his energy and determination. He was the…
How war affected life at SPC
From the Archives – by College Archivist Halina Sztynda Unpublished College Annuals and Chronicles During WWII St Patrick’s College was disrupted by WWII, which included influenza throughout the school, an influx of boarders from Melbourne and our major publications, the ‘College Annual’ and’ Chronicle’ were unpublished between 1942-1944. In 1942 our government along with…
