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Rev Fr James Laurence Nihill (SPC 1953-58)
We were notified recently of the passing of Rev Fr James Laurence Nihill (SPC 1953-58). Fr Jim passed away several years ago, on 3 March 2015. He is survived by several cousins and relatives still living in and around the Runnymede/Elmore district. Jim attended SPC in the 1950s and was a boarder from Elmore, following…
Where are they now – Tom McMaster (SPC 2009-14)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Tom McMaster (SPC 2009-14) who has moved up to the Sunshine Coast after his first two years as a doctor in Ballarat to continue to hone a surgical career. Tom shares some of his fondest memories of his time at school, including Year 9 camps and an impromptu…
Where are they now – Aaron Noonan (SPC 1994-99)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Aaron Noonan (SPC 1994-99) who has forged a very successful career in motorsport media and travelled the globe covering some of the most popular sporting events around the world. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I’ve been based in Melbourne since I finished at…
Desmond Joseph (Joe) Delaney AO (SPC 1943-44)
We are saddened to learn of the passing of College SPC Legend Desmond Joseph (Joe) Delaney AO (SPC 1943-44) on 3 February 2024, aged 97 years. Better known as Joe, a Funeral was held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Deepdene on 12 February. Joe was honoured for his work as a…
Chris Haintz (SPC 1945-50)
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Old Collegian Chris Haintz (SPC 1945-50) who has passed away on 15 October 2023. Chris was a great supporter of SPC and enjoyed attending Old Collegians functions in his later years. Chris is remembered as a friendly face in the Haintz Chemist, in Sturt Street,…
2017 College Captain Mitch Tuddenham is living out his dreams
It’s great to catch up with 2017 College Captain Mitch Tuddenham (SPC 2012-17), who is currently living out his dreams across the globe in Tanzania, Africa, volunteering at a Maasai community near Arusha. Mitch graduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Anthropology. Mitch is looking to undertake PhD research with…
Bernard (Bernie) Duffy (SPC 1962-68)
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Old Collegian Bernard (Bernie) Duffy (SPC 1962-68), who passed away on 28 September 2023. Bernie’s funeral was held on 11 October 2023 at Pat Cashins, in Ballarat. Bernie was a day student at SPC, coming from the Christian Brothers School in Drummond Street. He was a…
Fr Brian Russell (SPC 1954)
The College has been notified of the passing of missionary and priest Fr Brian Russell (SPC 1954) in Perth, Western Australia on 11 February 2023 from cancer, aged 86 years. He was the loved son of Patrick and Agnes (nee Sheedy) Russell and loved brother of Dan, Ted, Ellen, Kathleen, James, Norah, Kathleen, Michael and…
Dr Frank Nolan (SPC 1942-51)
We were notified of the passing of Old Collegian Dr Frank Nolan (SPC 1942-51) on 7 April 2023 and we extend our condolences to his extended family including son Paul (SPC 1978-83) and grandsons Jacob (SPC 2013-18) and Rory (current student). Frank will be remembered as the acting head of the Australian Catholic University in…
Br Peter Desmond (Mark) O’Loughlin (SPC 1949-50, PY1952)
We have been notified of the passing of Br Peter Desmond (Mark) O’Loughlin (SPC 1949-50, PY1952) on 29 August 2023 at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, aged 87 years. Br Mark was a highly respected member of the Christian Brothers. He was the beloved son of Peter and Ellen (Lee) and brother of Margaret and Mary….