Bishop Danny Meagher Makes First Visit to St Patrick's College

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Most Reverend Daniel Meagher, the 11th Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton, made his first visit to St Patrick's College on Wednesday, beginning the day alongside students and staff at the College's Brekky Van outreach service.

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The visit provided an opportunity for Bishop Daniel to experience the College's commitment to living its Catholic values through service to the wider community before officiating the blessing and official opening of newly completed building and refurbishment works.

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During the ceremony, Bishop Daniel addressed those in attendance.

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“We really are here to pray and bless the students and teachers who will use the buildings,” he said.

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The redevelopment has delivered contemporary learning spaces designed to support learning, wellbeing and faith formation while reflecting the College's commitment to providing high-quality educational opportunities.

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Assistant Principal: Mission, Mrs Andrea Crocker, said the occasion was a proud moment for the College community.

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“We’re finally getting to showcase our wonderful new facilities and the way the hard work of so many different people has come to fruition,” she said.

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The blessing and opening marked the culmination of years of planning and investment, with the new facilities set to benefit Mercy Campus students for years to come.

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