Recollections
In addition to the more formal stories of recognition told in the Notables section, there are other notes and anecdotes which have been written by and about Patricians, documenting aspects of their life and achievements. These are briefly summarized here and can be viewed by clicking on the links in the list below the "Recent Articles". Further contributions are welcome.
A story about a 1950s Patrician, conveyed to SPOCA by Paul Noone, via Bill Dowling!
A card/letter from Peter (Fr. Chris) Mithen inquiring about 1940s classmate Chris Rudolph
Summary of an email note from Jeannette Devlin, wife of the late John Devlin (45-54)
A note from John Clanchy (55-61)
A reflection by a Patrician who became a Xaverian after 1968
Recollections of the 1950s by Fr Jo Dirks, written in the form of a poem
A brief note about Geoff Fitzpatrick's award of the OAM in 2017 for his involvement in Interior and Industrial Design
Background details about John Drury SJ, written by Michael Head and used in the writing of the formal 'biography' in "Notables"
A photo of John Drury SJ and a short note by Michael Head
A Eulogy on John Drury SJ delivered at his funeral by Gerard Healy SJ
The contribution to athletics by Neville Sillitoe leading to his recognition for that service in the Queen's Birthday Honours list in 2018
Some recollections written by Vince Symons about his life before, during and after his teaching years at St. Pat's in the early 1960s
A brief summary of how Fr Bill Dwyer's (SJ) life evolved as a result of his time at St Pat's