Julian Burnside AO, QC was the keynote speaker at the next Marcellin Old Collegians Business Breakfast. Julian is an Australian Barrister, human rights and refugee advocate, author and patron of the arts. [Read more...]
Julian Burnside QC keynote speaker at breakfast
Peter Cullen
Old Collegian Peter Cullen (Class of ’83) was tragically killed in a Motor Vehicle accident whilst on holidays in Italy on the 28th May. The Old Collegians extends its deepest sympathies to his Mum Joan, and siblings Michael, Christine, Anthony & Damian. Peter lead an extraordinarily full life.
Mark Murphy Commissioning
New Marcellin Principal Mr Mark Murphy was formally welcomed into the Marist Community this week at a Commissioning Mass at the Marcellin Chapel. Marist Provincial Br Julian Casey and Chaplain Fr John Carnie lead the formalities as Mark’s family and members of the Marcellin community enjoyed a wonderful celebration of the College. A special highlight was the music of the Marcellin College Chapel Choir.
Chris Roberts pulls up stumps
After a magnificent teaching career spanning 38 years at Marcellin, at both Camberwell & Bulleen, Chris Roberts is retiring. Well actually he is taking long service leave and heading off to the Northern Territory for a holiday and will retire officially at the end of the year. We wish Chris the very best on his holiday and on behalf the generations of Old Collegians who have had the privilege of his teaching, thank you.
John O’Loughlin
John ‘Jack’ O’Loughlin passed away yesterday after a long illness. He was 49. John is survived by his wife Julie and their three children Bridget, Patrick & Daniel. The Old Collegians extends their deepest sympathies to Julie and the children. John was a wonderful supporter of the Old Collegians. He was a past president of the Old Collegians Cricket Club and a stalwart supporter of the Footy Club as well. [Read more...]
Database visible in Dec08
As you are aware, a list of names and contact details of Old Collegians is used for the purpose of communicating news and events and maintaining updated mailing information for the Virtute.
I advise that this information was made visible on the Internet in December 2008 when password and encryption options were inadvertently disabled. Access to the database was withdrawn as soon as we became aware of its accessibility.
The College regrets that this incident occurred and is implementing steps to avoid the prospect of a reoccurrence. It is hoped that you will maintain your association with the Old Collegians. However, please let us know if you would like your details withdrawn as a result of this incident or for any other reason.
If you wish to discuss any concerns in relation to this matter, you may contact Mr Noel Kennedy, Director Finance & Administration at the number listed below or via return email.
Other information is also available from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner – 1300 363992, www.privacy.gov.au.
Marcellin Community celebrates the life of Peter Schlitz

Peter with Mark Merry at Mark's farwell function in March2009
A congregation of approximately one thousand people celebrated the life of Peter Schlitz in a moving Requiem Mass at Marcellin College yesterday. It was a fitting occasion for a man who dedicated almost his entire professional life as an educator at Marcellin College. [Read more...]
Business Breakfast 21 May
Rev Tim Costello was the keynote speaker at last MOCA Business Breakfast on Thursday 21 May 2009. [Read more...]
MOCCC Premiers 2008 09
Congratulations to John Dinneen and the MOCCC for their outstanding season. All three of the club’s senior sides made their grade respective grand finals, with the Firxt and Thrid XI’s winning the Flag. The Second XI were honorable runnders up. Read more at the Club’s website
MOCCC Wins Flag
Captain Coach John Dinneen lead from the front in a wonderful Premiership win for the Old Boys cricket club. John hit a stunning 157 to set up a comprehensive victory against Mont Albert. See the club website to read more.




