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Celebrating Thomas Carr Day!  

May is a significant month in the life of our College’s namesake, Thomas Carr, it is for this reason that each year in May we celebrate Thomas Carr Day. 

Thomas Carr was born on 10 May 1839 near Moylough in Ireland and ordained a priest on 22 May 1866. After becoming Bishop of Galway, he was appointed Archbishop of Melbourne and undertook the long journey from Ireland. He remained the Archbishop until his death on 6 May 1917. In those thirty years as Archbishop, our College namesake worked tirelessly so that all may shine. He worked with the Sisters of St Joseph and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop to bring education to many places in Victoria, to provide care, love and shelter to those experiencing homelessness and in need of a safe place for children without families to care for them. He worked hard to ensure a just and fair life for all people, being a beacon of light in the lives of many.  

It is for this reason that each year we celebrate the life, community work and dedication of Thomas Carr as a Beacon of light for us all.  

Our College Captain’s (Annika Silva and Rayan Latu) addressed the school on Thomas Carr Day and following is an extract of their wonderful speech.

Today is a day to celebrate and pay tribute to our patron Thomas Carr, the second archbishop of Melbourne and who our college is proudly named after.  

Thomas Carr Day is all about celebrating the College and community spirit; … featuring festivities, delicious food, opportunities to display school pride, and the chance to enjoy time with friends while taking a break from academic pursuits.  The highlight of Thomas Carr Day is without doubt Thomas Carr’s Got Talent, which gives an opportunity for our fellow peers to perform and showcase their talents on stage. An activity I know myself and many students and staff are looking forward to.  

Beyond the festivities, Thomas Carr Day serves as a reminder of the College’s accomplishments and fosters unity amongst staff and students in our faith and belonging as a college. A reminder that today is a day for us to gather in union as a community who strives to “shine”.   

“Through Love, Serve One Another”, this year’s theme, is inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, encouraging us all to act with kindness and selflessness. This theme has been a guiding principle throughout the year, which emphasises the importance of encouraging and uplifting each other. And this aligns perfectly with Thomas Carr’s legacy of service and dedication to the community.  

Let us all continue to honor Thomas Carr’s legacy by serving one another with love and making today a truly special occasion.  

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