Dean of Mission

ACYF - Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF)

A national gathering of Catholic young people established by the Australian Bishops more than ten years ago.

Run over three days, the Festival provides young people from all across Australia with the opportunity to come together to connect, deepen their relationship with Jesus, be empowered to live their faith in the world and experience the breadth of the Church in Australia. 

The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne is excited to be hosting ACYF from 30 November – 2 December 2025 and is looking forward to welcoming thousands of young people to Melbourne.

The College will be supporting 8 students from  year 11 who have applied to attend this conference. Each day will include the opportunity to engage in a wide range of activities including prayer, Mass, workshops, talks, live concerts, games, justice issues and an interactive expo. The College will host a series of fundraising activities to support these students, starting this week with a mufti day on Friday, 8 August.

Feast of Mary Mackillop - 8 August (Brownie Day)

The day started with a prayer in the classroom focusing on Mary Mackillop, Australia’s first saint who continues to inspire young people today. 

"Never see a need without doing something about it." 

This quote encapsulates Mary’s dedication to social justice and education for all people working with those in society who were marginalised. 

To help celebrate the day the year 7 students baked brownies and sold them at recess and lunch for $2 each. 

Youth Night 

Each term the Year 5 and 6 students from St Francis de Sales and St Aloysius Primary schools are invited to the College for a night of fun, friends and faith. The afternoon is presented by the year 11 Lasallian Youth Leaders. On Friday, 1 August the students engaged in a trivia competition. Congratulations to the following students; Ella Paff, Ruby Cavanagh, Sarah Barrett, Andrew Eleftheriades and Rosemary Taylor (year 8) for an excellent evening. 

Next Youth Night: Term 4 - Friday, 24 October.

Camino of St Joseph in the Shire

 An overnight pilgrimage for men in honour of our Spiritual Father St Joseph.

The Camino begins with 8.00pm Mass celebrated by Bishop Danny Meagher on Friday, 5 September at St Joseph's, Como and Confession available from 7.00pm. The Camino will conclude with 7.00am Mass at St Aloysius on Saturday, 6 September followed by a celebration in fellowship with hot breakfast & drinks. The entire walk from start to finish will include 6 churches. Each stop will feature a reflection on St Joseph and a short time in Adoration for spiritual nourishment and an opportunity for a quick bathroom break.

Cost: $35 pp

Bus Ticket: $24 return. 

7.00pm sharp on 5 September from Holy Family Menai and 8.30am on 6 September from St Aloysius Cronulla.

Itinerary from start to finish:

1. St Joseph's, Como - Opening Mass

2. St Patrick's, Sutherland

3. St Catherine's, Gymea

4. Our Lady Star of the Sea, Miranda

5. Our Lady of Fatima, Caringbah

6. St Aloysius, Cronulla - closing Mass

Date: Friday, 5 September 2025 7:00pm - Saturday, 6 September 2025 8:00am

Help needed: As 1000 men arrive at St Aloysius Cronulla, assistance will be needed to ensure these men are fed and enjoy a hot beverage. If you are able to assist in any way by cooking sausages, preparing sausage sandwiches, making tea and coffee please email, Therese.hughes@syd.catholic.edu.au at the College providing your name and contact number.