Marcellin Old Collegians

Old Collegian Pat O’Callaghan (2004), his brother James and friend Sean Connell are planning a major bicycle trek in a good cause.

The ride will traverse approximately 7000km, starting in the South of Spain and ending in Ghana and is being undertaken to support Y generation against poverty (Y-Gap) projects in Ghana. Y-Gap is a young organisation who is currently supporting several sustainable development and poverty alleviation projects globally. In Ghana they support a safe house to help prevent child trafficking in the fishing industry. Here is a link to Y-gaps website if you wish to investigate further: http://ygap.com.au/ghana.

The Old Collegians Community was shocked to hear of the tragic death of Old Boy Timothy Driver (1985) in a water skiing accident recently.  We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

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.

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...]

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 Access to the database was withdrawn as soon as we became aware of its accessibility.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 However, please let us know if you would like your details withdrawn as a result of this incident or for any other reason.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.

Rev Tim Costello was the keynote speaker at last MOCA Business Breakfast on Thursday 21 May 2009. [Read more...]

For the Pies supporters lamenting their Anzac Day loss at the weekend, they can at least take some comfort that it was a Marcellin Old Boy David Zaharakis who kicked the winning goal. Not bad for a boy in only his fourth match. Well done David. See the Age story

The Old Collegians Soccer club goes from stregnth to strength.  Old Boy and Marcellin staffer Dino Faelis is the club coach this season.  The club is entering two teams and the pre-season is full steam ahead.  Visit the Marcellin Old Collegians Soccer Club Website