St Pat’s News
Recognising Dr Peter Casey’s visionary work at SPC
A wonderful article on former St Patrick’s College Principal Dr Peter Casey, who was recently awarded the Facere et Docere honour at the College’s 2022 Annual Celebration Dinner, was recently published in The Courier newspaper. The newspaper articles also contained an extra SPC link with the story researched and written by current SPC staff member…
SPC in Concert – Thursday 4 August 2022
Don’t forget, SPC in Concert is this Thursday evening at the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts 6pm -7.30pm Tickets are free and running out! Click on the following Try Booking link to get your tickets now SPC in Concert Tickets, Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, Ballarat | TryBooking Australia After a long two years of…
Francis (Frank) Hoban (SPC 1964-66)
We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and peaceful passing “under the stars, in the landscape he loved” of larger-than-life Old Collegian Francis (Frank) Hoban (SPC 1964-66) on 9 July, 2022 while on an interstate camping trip. A memorial is being planned for a later date. Family members remembered Francis as a “bushman,…
Peter John Collins (SPC 1956-57, PY1960)
Our deepest sympathy to the Collins family on the passing of Peter John Collins (SPC 1956-57, PY1960) who passed away on 21 July at home, aged 78 years. Peter was the loved and loving husband of Bernadette and the late Mary; dearly loved dad of Jayne-Louise, Julian, Marita, Joanne, Michael (SPC 1990-92) and a grandfather…
Simon Scarff (SPC 1981-86, PY1987)
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Old Collegian Simon Scarff (SPC 1981-86, PY1987) who died tragically in a house fire in Ballarat earlier this year. A Funeral Mass was held for Simon at St Patrick’s Cathedral on 4 March, 2022. Simon was a day student and attended SPC from Year 7 to…
John Brants (SPC 1961-67)
We pass on our deepest sympathy to the extended family of Old Collegian John Brants (SPC 1961-67), who passed away peacefully on July 1, 2022 at WB Messer, Queen Elizabeth Village in Ballarat with loved ones by his side. He was the loved son of Thekla and Voldemars Brants (both dec); dearly loved and loving…
John Francis Brady (SPC 1954-57)
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Old Collegian John Francis Brady (SPC 1954-57) who passed away peacefully on 15 July 2022 at Mercy Place, Sandringham, aged 82 years. John was the son of John and Carmel and loving older brother of Bryan (SPC 1956-57, PY1959), Rosemary, Suzanne and Catherine. John…
Where are they now – Jobe Quick (SPC 2014-19)
The College recently reconnected with 2019 College Vice Captain Jobe Quick (SPC 2014-19) who is aspiring to study medicine and remembers Year 12 at SPC as among his most fulfilling periods of his life so far. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since graduating from SPC in 2019, I have been granted the opportunity…
Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor A Community in Mourning Earlier this week, we received the sad news of the death of Rohan Cosgriff, one of our Year 11 students. As a community, we join Rohan’s family as they grieve the loss of their much beloved son, brother, grandson and cousin. During lunch on Thursday, a…
Mission Report
by Assistant Principal – Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie Our Catholic faith is trust in a “who”, not a “what.” Our faith is not in a philosophical system or ethical framework that guides us like an impersonal road map. Our faith is in a person, Jesus. Our trust in and friendship with Jesus is…