St Pat’s News
Br Trevor John Bernardine Parton (former staff)
We were notified of the passing of Br Trevor John Bernardine Parton, who taught at SPC in the 1970s, on May 10, 2020 at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne, aged 80 years. Br Parton transferred to SPC in Ballarat from a college of the same name at Prospect Vale, Tasmania. He took up appointments as…
Chris Jenkins (SPC 1938-41)
We extend our condolences to the family of Chris Jenkins (SPC 1938-41) who passed away peacefully on April 9, 2020 aged 94. Chris was well known in horse racing circles and is remembered as a man of great presence, great self-belief who lived a full life built on strong principles and unshakable bonds of family,…
Joe Kearney (SPC 1935-39)
We have been notified of the sad passing of possibly our oldest Old Boy, Fr Joe Kearney (SPC 1935-39) on May 15, 2020 in Perth, three months shy of reaching 99 years. Joseph Kearney grew up in a devoted Catholic family in the Melbourne suburb of Moonee Ponds, and at the age of seven, moved…
Peter Driscoll (SPC 1958-64)
We extend our sympathy to the family of former boarder Peter Driscoll (SPC 1958-64), who passed away suddenly at home surrounded by his loving family on May 18, 2020. Peter was born on November 9, 1945 and attended SPC with his brother Kenneth (SPC 1961-62, PY1963) and Douglas (SPC 1955-58) (dec), who were boarders from…
Br Kevin Patrick Woodruff (former staff)
Former staff member Br Kevin Patrick Woodruff sadly passed away on May 23, 2020 at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne, aged 71 years. Kevin was the beloved son of Kevin and Patricia (both dec) and much-loved brother of Anthony, Paul (SPC 1969-70), Chris and Therese and valued member of the Christian Brothers. Br Woodruff was…
Trevor Cann (SPC 1961-64)
Trevor Cann (SPC 1961-64) sadly passed away on May 30, 2020 aged 71 years. Trevor and his younger brother Graham (SPC 1963-67) were day students at SPC as was their father Frank Guilano (SPC 1913-16). Trevor enjoyed playing cricket during his time at SPC and was part of the Galvin Shed Premiers team in 1963…
James (Jim) Patrick Murrihy (SPC 1959-63)
The College extends its sympathy to the family of James (Jim) Patrick Murrihy (SPC 1959-63) who died on June 1, 2020 after a battle with cancer. Jim is survived by wife Audrey, children Cherie and Martin and was an adored grandfather to four. Jim was also uncle to Damian Murrihy (SPC 1985-90), Daniel (SPC 1991-96),…
February 17, 2021 – Update on COVID-19
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians of St Patrick’s College, Following today’s announcement that the five-day lockdown will end at 11.59pm tonight, we write to confirm that St Patrick’s College is looking forward to welcoming back students and staff to on-site teaching and learning tomorrow morning (Thursday, February 18). All students at the College are required…
Barry Pomeroy (SPC 1953-55, PY1957)
We were notified of the sad passing of Barry Pomeroy (SPC 1953-55, PY1957) on May 7, 2020. Barry was a day student at SPC with his brothers Francis (SPC 1953-54, PY1956) and Leslie (SPC 1954-58, PY1959) and completed his intermediate studies. Barry was also involved with the YCW at St Columba’s branch and played football…
Shaun Firman (SPC 2002-07)
We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Shaun Firman (SPC 2002-07) who passed away peacefully after a year-long battle with cancer on June 5, 2020 surrounded by his partner Emma Hoffman, family and friends. It was on his 30th birthday last year that a lump on Shaun’s neck was diagnosed as…