Rector's Report
Greetings! A highlight of 2026 so far was the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Papal Approbation of our Oblate Constitution and Rules on February 17, 1826, during our Inaugural Mass. This year we were pleased to welcome to our celebration the Asia- Oceania Regional Council members representing China/Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Colombo, Jaffna, Pakistan, Korea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Japan, Thailand/Laos, Turkmenistan, and Vietnam due to their annual meeting of Provincials and Superiors of the region being hosted by our Australian Provincial, Fr Andrew Chen OMI and the Australian Oblate Provence.
Sadly, during the same week we celebrated to the life of our Year 11 student Chris Rua Antony with a college Eucharist on Monday evening February 23 in the Provence Centre. The Requiem Mass for Chris was celebrated in his home parish community of Our Lady Help of Christians, Narre Warren with an overflowing congregation of family, friends, Mazenod community and parishioners in prayerful attendance.
Visit of Oblate Superior General
The Superior General of the Missioanry Oblates of Mary Immaculate will be visiting Melbourne as part of his Australian Provence visitation. Fr. Luis Ignacio Rois Alonso, OMI, the first Spanish Oblate to be elected Superior General, assumed this pastoral position on September 29, 2022. This is his first pastoral visit to his fellow Oblates and our people of the Australian Province since his election as the 14th Superior General who follows in the footsteps of our Founder Fr Eugene de Mazenod since 1816.
Fr Alonso’s itinerary for his visit will be as follows:
Saturday March 21 – 10.00am - Blessing and Opening of the new St Eugene Retreat and Conference Centre in Newborough. Reply to invitation via MazCom.
6.00pm – Blessing of the new Rosies Street Outreach van and celebration of the Eucharist at St John Vianney Parish, Springvale North. All are invited to attend.
Monday October 23 – 8.10am – Celebration of the Eucharist in the Mazenod College chapel. Blessing of our newly renovated Year 7 classrooms and Food Tech area.
To find out more about our Superior General and his role click on the following link:
Catholic Education Week
This year, Catholic Education Week is being celebrated across the Archdiocese of Melbourne from Sunday 15 March to Sunday 22 March. The week is an opportunity for our college to join all 334 Catholic schools in the archdiocese to celebrate our distinctive Catholic identity, our achievements, and the role our college plays within our local parishes and communities. Mazenod College seeks to provide our students with a high-quality Catholic Education that is inspired by the gospel of Jesus Christ and lived through the charism of St Eugene de Mazenod. It is our aim to foster the development of the whole person, forming our young men with more than just skills, but with the virtues of the Christian life that will enable them to make a difference in and to our wider community.
Let us pray
Lord God, bless our Catholic college community.
As we walk in the footsteps of Saint Patrick,
let Christ be beside us, strengthening our faith and guiding our actions.
May we bring hope, love, and light to one another,
growing in wisdom, compassion, and community.
Help us to share your light, inspire others, and live as you taught us.
St Eugene de Mazenod
Pray for us.
Visit of Notre Dame Mindanao Rector
On Monday March 2 Mazenod College was pleased to welcome Notre Dame of Midsayap College Rector, Br. Angelo Roberto T. Diana, OMI. Br Angelo met with Dr Paul Shannon (Principal) and Tim Ford (Vice Principal) to discuss various aspects of college curriculum and life. Fr Harry Dyer OMI (Rector), then gave Br Angelo a tour of our college facilities of which he was very impressed.
When the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate first came to Mindanao in 1939, they were confronted with the predicament on how to reach out to the people to spread the word of God. After much consideration, the Oblates decided that the best way to reach as many people as possible was through the establishment of schools. In July 1941, the Notre Dame Academy in Midsayap opened its doors.
Some short Lenten Prayers for Reflection
For Repentance: Loving God, during this Lenten season, help me to recognize my faults and failings. Help me to turn toward you in heartfelt repentance. Grant me the strength to make amends and grow in your grace.
For Guidance: Heavenly father, as I embark on this Lenten journey, guide my steps and illuminate my path with to your wisdom. May your Word be a lamp to my feet and light to my soul.
For Self- Denial: Gracious God, as I practice self-denial during this Lenten season, may I grow in humility and reliance on you. Help me to turn away from worldly distractions and focus on your presence and purpose.
For Compassion: Loving God, during this Lenten season, open my heart to the needs of others. May I reflect your love and compassion in my actions, thoughts and words, especially to serving those who are suffering or in need.
Yours in Jesus Christ and Mary Immaculate
Fr Harry Dyer OMI