Last Friday 20 March, we participated in the St. Patrick's Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in the city.
All 14 of us were so grateful for this opportunity and to see the diverse communities of other schools. We honoured St Patrick on this holy day.
The St Patrick's Cathedral was absolutely beautiful. We were stunned by its intricate details, from the stone architecture and the stained-glass windows built from 1858 to 1939.
The day started with catching a train to Parliament Station and walking to St. Patrick's Cathedral. Over 300 schools participated in this event, and each had the opportunity to carry its banner through the cathedral during the opening ceremony.
The mass was a great opportunity to connect with the wider Catholic community. It involved not only a day out, but honouring St. Patrick and celebrating St. Patrick's Day.
We were able to take some photos outside the cathedral afterwards, and then had lunch at Melbourne Central.
After lunch, we visited the oldest Catholic Church in Melbourne, St Francis’ Church, which dates back to 1846 and has been in the care of the Blessed Sacrament Congregation since 1920. In this beautiful church, we immersed ourselves in its rich history as it celebrated its 180th anniversary. We learnt that Mary MacKillop celebrated her Holy Sacraments at St Francis’ Church.
We were thrilled to have the opportunity to participate in this event and connect with the Catholic school community across Victoria. We also loved window shopping and exploring the food court!
Overall, this was a thoroughly rewarding experience that gave us the opportunity to connect with a diverse range of schools and the wider community. We are so thankful that we were able to be involved in the amazing Mass presided over by Archbishop Peter.
Lastly, we want to thank Sr Emma and Mr Hodges for accompanying us on this wonderful opportunity. We appreciate all the insightful information you shared with us and the fun vibes you brought to our day. Thanks also to Mr Taylor for organising this for us! We all hope to have Maccas with you again!
Emma R 8A, Cara M 8A, Rachel M 8A, Genevieve d 8B, Sinead N 8B, Grace W 8C, Aleisha S 8C, Julia I 8C, Georgia M 8C, Lauren W 8D, Olivia B 8E, Methuli A 8E, Bea F 8F, Anna L 8F
