Another moment recently of shared faith was the St Patrick’s School Mass, celebrated at St Patrick’s Cathedral as part of Catholic Education Week. Several of our student leaders joined peers from across the Archdiocese to celebrate our shared mission as Catholic schools. In his homily, Archbishop Comensoli spoke of St Patrick’s life—marked by hardship, faith, and purpose—and encouraged students to see themselves as “lights to the world.”

As we move into Holy Week, our college shared a reflective Easter Prayer Service, held in Homerooms. The service combined student-led readings, prayers, and video reflections, offering students a quiet space to consider the meaning of Jesus’ death and resurrection, and how the Easter story continues to speak into our world today.

While the joy of the Resurrection is at the heart of our faith, we can’t truly be Easter people without first walking through Good Friday. The hope and celebration of Easter only make sense when we acknowledge the suffering that comes before it. In our own lives, new life often comes through challenges, change, and letting go. The Easter story reminds us that even in hard and painful moments, God is with us—and that in the end, love is always stronger than fear and hope always rises.

This message connects with the Year of Jubilee, declared by Pope Francis as a time to become Pilgrims of Hope—to seek renewal, deepen faith, and open our hearts to mercy. As part of the Jubilee, several Pilgrim Churches have been named across the Melbourne Archdiocese, including St Mary Magdalene’s in Trentham. These sacred spaces are open to all pilgrims. More details can be found here: https://melbournecatholic.org/connect/jubilee/pilgrim-places

Wishing all members of our college community a holy and hope-filled Easter, and a safe, restful school holiday.