Students attend Mass of St Patrick

A group of students and staff from both campuses joined hundreds of their peers at St Patrick’s Cathedral last week to celebrate the annual Mass of St Patrick as part of Catholic Education Week.

This year, Catholic Education Week was celebrated between 16 and 23 March. It is an opportunity for all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne to celebrate their life, faith and education and recognise the pivotal role they play within their local community.

The Mass of St Patrick for Schools provides the religious centrepiece for the week’s events.

Student representatives from all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne were invited to join Archbishop Peter Comensoli for a celebration of the Eucharist.

Commencing with Celtic pipers and a procession of school banners, the Mass recognised the charism of the Catholic education community in a ceremony that honoured the commitment to our shared tradition.

Our College was represented by nine students from a range of year levels from both campuses.

Melton Campus Faith and Mission Captain Isabella and Year 7 Cobblebank student Jacob carried in our banner, and all students received a special blessing to recognise the Jubilee Year and the life and work of St Patrick.

The theme for Catholic Education Week 2025 is Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you (Isa 60: 1), and it was this verse that was reflected beautifully throughout the Mass.