St Pat’s News
Retracing footsteps 70 years on
We were delighted to welcome back Old Collegian James Mornane (SPC 1954, PY1956) to the College recently. James was a boarder from Melbourne and completed his intermediate studies at SPC. He only stayed in Ballarat for one year and then joined his family interstate, finishing his studies at a Jesuit school in Sydney. James studied…
Peter John Huntly (SPC 1969-72, PY1974)
The College was informed of the passing of Peter John Huntly (SPC 1969-72, PY1974) late last year. A funeral was held in Ballarat on 3 October 2023. Peter was a day student at SPC and was involved in the football program during his junior year.
John (Max) McEvoy (SPC 1941-43)
We were notified of the passing of John (Max) McEvoy (SPC 1941-43) in July 2023. His funeral was held on 18 July 2023 in Eltham. He was remembered by his family as having lived his life well and “with empathy and appreciation for others and your environment”. Max was a boarder at SPC from Mildura…
Paul Gerrard Jones (SPC 1989, PY1994)
We were notified of the tragic passing of Paul Gerrard Jones (SPC 1989, PY1994) on 16 September 2023. Paul was a day student from Daylesford.
Kevin Rush (SPC 1963-68)
We have been notified that Old Collegian Kevin Rush (SPC 1963-68) has passed away. Kevin was a day student from Creswick and later Wendouree. He began in Form 1 and completed his matriculation at SPC, receiving a junior government scholarship during Form 3.
Brian Joseph Kelly (SPC 1943-46)
We were notified of the passing of Old Collegian Brian Joseph Kelly (SPC 1943-46) on 7 October 2023 in Wangaratta, aged 95 years. A requiem Mass was held to celebrate Brian’s life at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Wangaratta on 18 October. Brian was a boarder at SPC from Wangaratta, alongside his brother John (SPC…
Laurence (Laurie) Thomas Mullane (SPC 1964-69)
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Old Collegian Laurence (Laurie) Thomas Mullane (SPC 1964-69) on 18 February 2024, aged 70 years. A large funeral was held at the St Alipius Church in Ballarat on 4 March 2024 to celebrate Laurie’s life. Our condolences extend to his partner Deb and their extended family….
Michael Collins (SPC 1962-70)
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Old Collegian Michael Collins (SPC 1962-70) on 12 March 2024. Michael, known to some of his school mates as “Fred”, passed away peacefully at home in Gembrook, after a battle with MND. Michael was a boarder from Port Moresby, in Papua New Guinea. He started his…
Where are they now – Patrick Duffy (SPC 1989-94)
The College recently reconnected with Patrick Duffy (SPC 1989-94) who has travelled extensively with his successful career in the mining industry and believes his time as a boarder gave him the stepping stones required for the life he has today. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since leaving St Pat’s, I have…
Where are they now – Alfonso Calero (SPC 1981-83, PY1984)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Alfonso Calero (SPC 1981-83, PY1984) who is an award-winning photographer with over 20 years’ commercial photography experience. Alfonso was born and raised in the Philippines and moved to Australia when he was 15, becoming a boarder at SPC. Alfonso has made a successful career from his love of…
