Faith, Justice and Formation
New Seminarian in Residence
Each year the College liaises with the Seminary of the Good Shepherd to offer a Seminarian in Residence placement for the calendar year. Our new Seminarian for 2025 will commence this coming Friday, 24 February.
His name is Raman Isaac and he is a 23 year old seminarian studying for the Chaldean Catholic Eparchy (an Eastern Catholic Church). He lives at the Good Shepherd Seminary in Homebush but grew up in south-west Sydney. Raman studied Computer Science at the University of New South Wales before entering the seminary.
He loves sports such as soccer, tennis and basketball. His hobbies include reading, training at the gym and golfing.
“I believe in life we are all created by God with a purpose and I am convinced that mine is to serve Him and His Church as a priest. I look forward to spending time with you all and sharing my faith, in the hope that this will allow you to be drawn closer to our Blessed Lord.” (Raman)
Raman has already demonstrated his compassion and love in meeting with him. He will bring a beautiful and faith-filled presence to the College this year. Please make him welcome if you see him around.
Seeking Housing for Two Seminarians
We have been asked by local faith leaders to see if we can find housing for two seminarians in their sixth year of academic study leading to Ordination into priesthood. They will be studying at the Good Shepherd Seminary in Homebush thus we seek housing in the area or somewhere with good public transport to Strathfield Station.
It is hoped to find TWO homes to take in one seminarian each. You may have an available granny flat or a room in your home that you would be comfortable letting out or embracing someone in need into your family. Both would pay market value board for the week and may need to stay for the remainder of this year. However, other housing may come up in the meantime thus shortening their stay.
Both gentlemen are in their later thirties and both from Vietnam, needing to practice their English over the year. All appropriate checks will be done to ensure a positive experience for all. This is a difficult situation for the men as we aim to help find them accommodation.
If you would like to ask any questions or offer one of the men a place to stay, or you may know someone else who can, please contact me as soon as possible on
Thank you for your consideration.
SOL Service Opportunities
All boys wishing to do Nude Lunches this year should already have registered with Mrs Fogliani and Mr Herro. All of these students and parents will be sent an email to outline guidelines for this.
Night Patrol Sandwich Making and Snack Packing offered to Years 9 and 10 – plenty of spots still available.
Barbeque assistance at the College this Saturday has been offered to Years 9 and 10 students by Mr Herro.
Clean Up Australia Day at the College will be offered to all Year groups soon. It will take place on Sunday 2 March.
Gillian Daley
Director of Identity
Canterbury-Bankstown Emergency Services Expo
This coming Sunday (23 February) the Bankstown SES, from which Oliver Feige (Year 11) is an active member, will be on show for their open day at the Canterbury-Bankstown Emergency Services Expo. The expo will showcase a wide variety of NSW Emergency Services such as Fire and Rescue, Police, Surf Life Saving, Rural Fire Service, Ambulance, Parks and Wildlife and many more!
All are welcome to come along and see a snapshot of the great work that these organisations do. You may even be inspired to join the SES, like Oliver has, and involve yourself in this great example of community service. Details are in the flyer below.
Matthew Herro
Head of Identity - Senior School