Brigidine College,

Indooroopilly celebrate 90 years!

On the 8th of February, Brigidine College, Indooroopilly marked the beginning of their 90th Anniversary year with mass at the Cathedral of St Stephen.

The entire College community of over 800 students, as well as staff, Brigidine Sisters, Alumni and special guests travelled to Brisbane city, to celebrate the significant occasion together.

Brigidine College Principal, Brendan Cahill, said the milestone year brings more than just memories of a successful 90 years, but an exciting opportunity to give witness to the ongoing development for the College.

Celebrating our 90th Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral of St Stephen was a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the legacy bestowed upon us by the Brigidine Sisters and the generations of families, students and staff who have contributed to our wonderful community. This was an important and historic milestone for the College. I am touched by the words of Erin Ahern (past student), reflecting on her friendship with Mother Foley, first College Principal: Erin spoke about knowing “ the failures and successes, experience sorrow and joy, and realise that life is a great adventure - you can make it so, no matter what your destiny might be.”

Following the Anniversary Mass, the College community, Brigidine Sisters, Presentation Sisters and Kildare Ministries gathered to celebrate the Stewardship of Land Ceremony.

As a milestone and historical event for the Brigidine Sisters, the Liturgy identified the Stewardship of our College land to Kildare Ministries. Sr Chanel Sugden, Sr Patricia Buckley, Sr Margaret Daniels and Sr Jan O’Neill represented the Brigidine NSW Community in handing the Land of Brigidine College to Kildare Ministries.  This act of faith and care for our land is an important part of the unfolding journey as Brigidine College joins all Kildare Ministries schools and Community Works to the ongoing future.

Brendan Cahill

Principal - Brigidine College, Indooroopilly