MSC Magazine | Issue 4 | Summer 2020

Page 30| Missionaries of the Sacred Heart ST JOHN’S CATHOLIC C OLLEGE SACRED HEART DAY 60 YEARS STRONG IN FAITH Principal’s Address from Sacred Heart Day: 60 Years Strong in Faith Father Peter Hendriks, MSC, Mr Greg O’Mullane, Direc- tor of Catholic Education NT and staff of the Catholic Education Office, Mr Anthony Burton, Chair of the Col- lege Advisory Board and members of the College Ad- visory Board, representatives from Catholic primary and secondary schools, students, families and com- munity members, alumni, current and former staff, ladies and gentlemen, My name is Cameron Hughes, I am the proud Princi- pal of St John’s Catholic College, and I am delighted to welcome you to St Mary’s Star of the Sea Cathedral to celebrate the Eucharist in honour of the Feast of the Sacred Heart and the 60th Anniversary since the foundation of St John’s Catholic College. Much has changed since the College opened its doors in 1960, but our commitment to the wellbeing and learning of all students in our Catholic community has not. We continue to be a community that aspires for our graduates to flourish, by leading, living, loving and learning with a strong sense of heart spirituality. We have an aspiration that our graduates have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, make positive contributions to the local and global community, and make good moral decisions that promote a better world. Our motto, as a Missionaries of the Sacred Heart founded College is Fortes in Fide – Strong in Faith, a three word Mission Statement that guides us each and every day. Today we acknowledge, affirm and celebrate the vision and dedication of the Missionaries of theSacred Heart (MSC), the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH), students, families and staff who have contributed to the College over 60 great years. Lead- ership of a College as complex as St John’s is no easy task and I acknowledge the work and legacy of past Principals: Fr John Burford MSC (1960 – 1965), Fr Cyril Connolly MSC (1966 – 1967), Fr John Phelan MSC (1968 – 1973), Fr Tyson Donely MSC (1974 – 1979), Fr Tony Bolt MSC (1980 – 1985), Fr John Franzmann MSC (1986 – 1988), Br Paul Brooks MSC (1989 – 1996), Fr Robert Irwin MSC (1997 – 1998), Mr Gerard Keating (1999 – 2002), Sr Philippa Murphy OLSH (2003 – 2008), Mrs Margot Mor- combe (2009 – 2011), Mr David Johns (2012 – 2015) and Mr Lindsay Luck (2015 – 2018). St John’s Catholic College is an exceptional College, transformational in nature for students, staff and fami- lies who belong to our community. Happy Feast of the Sacred Heart, happy 60 years, and May the Sacred Heart of Jesus Be Everywhere Loved. Forever!