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Faith on show at St Eugene’s

byStaff writers
18 November 2012 - Updated on 16 March 2021
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Depicting history: Burpengary parish priest Oblate Father Paul Smithers (left) and assistant principal for religious education at St Eugene College, Burpengary, Nick Fogarty with students around the new Cross

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Depicting history: Burpengary parish priest Oblate Father Paul Smithers (left) and assistant principal for religious education at St Eugene College, Burpengary, Nick Fogarty with students around the new Cross
Depicting history: Burpengary parish priest Oblate Father Paul Smithers (left) and assistant principal for religious education at St Eugene College, Burpengary, Nick Fogarty with students around the new Cross

YOUNG people in Burpengary parish are becoming increasingly aware of the religious history of their faith community.

“This year we’ve seen the introduction of some very important religious symbols,” St Eugene College assistant principal for religious education Nick Fogarty said.

“(These) help to capture the college’s journey and gives recognition to those who have inspired and toiled in making the dream of a Prep-Year 12 college a reality.”

The college has particularly recognised the work and ministry of the Oblate order.

“Essentially we had a blank canvas to work with and the leadership team were really proactive in adding to the religious life of the college,” Mr Fogarty said.

“The signs and statues along Keelty Way really highlight the journey of the college which is important as we develop our college culture.”

Burpengary parish priest Oblate Father Paul Smithers is pleased with the recognition.

“It’s wonderful to see the different symbols we now have in place and the strong links to the Oblate Missions,” Fr Smithers said.

“Knowing where we have come from and how the journey has shaped the college is important to remember and also recognise.”

The “first cohort” of students who has journeyed with the school since pre-school (now Prep) graduate this year.

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College principal Denis Anthonisz has overseen the developments and Mr Fogarty said the school leader was “delighted in what the community has achieved and stresses it’s been a team effort getting everything in place”.

The new pieces included a 3.5m-high timber Cross and signage to recognise the contribution of Oblate Fathers Jim Carroll, John Dunlea and Ned Ryan and former principal Althea Mitchell.

There are also three “chainsaw-carved wooden statues” – of Oblates founder St Eugene De Mazenod, Our Mother Mary and the infant Jesus, and an older depiction of Jesus Christ.

Other school buildings are named after prominent Oblates.
Keelty Way is named after Oblate Father Lewy Keelty.

 

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