St Patrick's College was an independent Catholic school in Melbourne, Victoria from 1854 until 1968. It was the second independent school and the first Catholic secondary school in Victoria founded with a government grant of £2,500.[1] In 1865, following financial difficulties, it was transferred to the care of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).[2] The school became immediately important to the intellectual and spiritual life of the Catholic community of Victoria and remained so for its existence.[3] The College was a member of the Associated Catholic Colleges from 1928–1948.
| St Patrick's College | |
|---|---|
 The tower is the all that remains of the main building | |
| Location | |
| , Australia | |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent, day school |
| Motto | Motto: Semper et Ubique Fidelis (Always and Everywhere Faithful) |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1854 |
| Closed | 1968 |
| Enrolment | ~350 (5–12) |
| Colour(s) | Navy blue and white |
| Website | sites |
The school was shut down at the end of 1968 in order to provide space for a new Catholic diocesan chancery.[4] After significant public opposition the buildings were demolished in 1970.[3] Over 5000 students attended the school between its foundation and closure.[5] The St Patrick's Old Collegians' Association continues to exist.[6]
Notable alumni
edit- Keith Brennan (1915–1985) – diplomat[7]
- Vincent Buckley (1925–1988) – poet, essayist
- Frank Costigan (1931–2009) – lawyer
- Michael Costigan (1931– ) – writer and public servant
- Henry Doyle (1859–1929) – politician
- John Nash (1857–1925) – politician
- Jack O'Hagan (1898–1987) – singer-songwriter and radio personality
- Richard Michael "Dick" Pirrie (1920–1944) – VFL Footballer, Naval Officer, died in the D-Day Landings of 6 June 1944
- Joseph Santamaria – judge of the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Victoria
- Thomas Fidelis Hawkins, (1940–1946) – Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- James and John Toohey - Founders of Toohey's Brewery.[8] and NSW politicians
Rectors
edit- Rev. Thomas Cahill SJ (1874–1878)
- Rev. William Lockington SJ (1916–1923)
References
edit- ^ Michael Head and Gerard Healy, More than a School: A history of St Patrick's College East Melbourne, 1854-1968. Richmond, Vic, Jesuit Publications, 1999, p.8
- ^ Michael Head and Gerard Healy, More than a School: A history of St Patrick's College East Melbourne, 1854-1968. Richmond, Vic, Jesuit Publications, 1999, p.27
- ^ a b "St Patrick's College". EMelbourne. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ^ Michael Head and Gerard Healy, More than a School: A history of St Patrick's College East Melbourne, 1854-1968. Richmond, Vic, Jesuit Publications, 1999, pp.143-154
- ^ 'Alphabetical List of Students', Michael Head and Gerard Healy, More than a School: A history of St Patrick's College East Melbourne, 1854-1968. Richmond, Vic, Jesuit Publications, 1999, pp.219-262
- ^ St Patrick's College SJ 1854-1968, https://sites.google.com/view/stpatsoca Retrieved 18 June 2022
- ^ Henderson, Peter, "Brennan, Keith Gabriel (1915–1985)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Australian National University, archived from the original on 5 March 2016
- ^ Argus, Newspaper (9 March 1906). "Our Public Schools".
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