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Emmaus College Opens Bill Holligan Performing Arts Centre
Tuesday 23 October 2012
THE Bill Holligan Performing Arts Centre was blessed and officially opened by Mgr Greg Bennet, Vicar General for the Archdiocese of Melbourne, on Tuesday 9 October.
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Representing the Canonical Administrators were Fr Chris Murphy, Fr Tony Feeney, Fr Tony Spierings and Fr Jacob.
The opening took place in the Tony Frizza Stadium to ensure that all students, staff and invited guest were able to attend this very significant event.
In his homily, Mgr Bennet recounted the significance of the Emmaus story and the need for all in the Emmaus community to strive to live by the school motto ‘To Know Christ’. He then proceeded to bless the new facilities.
The Principal of Emmaus College, Mr Tony Hirst, emphasised to students what a privileged position they are now in, to have five buildings under ten years old and facilities comparable with any school in the eastern suburbs. This has come through the commitment of the regional parishes and the sacrifices parents make for a Catholic education for their children. He outlined that this privilege comes with a responsibility, especially to work to the best of one’s ability and the realisation that everyone has to strive to achieve their goals.
The Chair of the College Board, Mr Louis Souchon, then outlined the role that Mr Bill Holligan played during his almost two decades at Emmaus as Assistant Principal. During his last 10 years he worked in a voluntary capacity as a Chaplain in hospitals.
It was then Mr Holligan’s opportunity to respond, and he outlined how far Emmaus has come in its short 32 year history. He indicated that it was not only the wonderful facilities, but also the sense of vibrancy, energy, welcome and drive that exists to make Emmaus a great school. He described the Emmaus Performing Arts Centre as a masterpiece of design, with provision of large and varied spaces, welcoming textures, which he said demonstrated the value of quality builders, innovative and inventive architectural input, and a broader and constant overview and liaison with College staff. He humbly thanked everyone for having the opportunity to have the building named in his honour.
Guests were able to tour the new facility and enjoy afternoon tea at the conclusion of the ceremony.
Photos courtesy of Emmaus College, Vermont South
THE Bill Holligan Performing Arts Centre was blessed and officially opened by Mgr Greg Bennet, Vicar General for the Archdiocese of Melbourne, on Tuesday 9 October.View Gallery
Representing the Canonical Administrators were Fr Chris Murphy, Fr Tony Feeney, Fr Tony Spierings and Fr Jacob.
The opening took place in the Tony Frizza Stadium to ensure that all students, staff and invited guest were able to attend this very significant event.
In his homily, Mgr Bennet recounted the significance of the Emmaus story and the need for all in the Emmaus community to strive to live by the school motto ‘To Know Christ’. He then proceeded to bless the new facilities.
The Principal of Emmaus College, Mr Tony Hirst, emphasised to students what a privileged position they are now in, to have five buildings under ten years old and facilities comparable with any school in the eastern suburbs. This has come through the commitment of the regional parishes and the sacrifices parents make for a Catholic education for their children. He outlined that this privilege comes with a responsibility, especially to work to the best of one’s ability and the realisation that everyone has to strive to achieve their goals.
The Chair of the College Board, Mr Louis Souchon, then outlined the role that Mr Bill Holligan played during his almost two decades at Emmaus as Assistant Principal. During his last 10 years he worked in a voluntary capacity as a Chaplain in hospitals.
It was then Mr Holligan’s opportunity to respond, and he outlined how far Emmaus has come in its short 32 year history. He indicated that it was not only the wonderful facilities, but also the sense of vibrancy, energy, welcome and drive that exists to make Emmaus a great school. He described the Emmaus Performing Arts Centre as a masterpiece of design, with provision of large and varied spaces, welcoming textures, which he said demonstrated the value of quality builders, innovative and inventive architectural input, and a broader and constant overview and liaison with College staff. He humbly thanked everyone for having the opportunity to have the building named in his honour.
Guests were able to tour the new facility and enjoy afternoon tea at the conclusion of the ceremony.
Photos courtesy of Emmaus College, Vermont South
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