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200 Years of Catholic Education
This year we are celebrating 200 years of Catholic education in Australia!
On Monday we came together to celebrate the rich history that Catholic education has here in Tasmania. The evening served as an opportunity for school and community leaders to be together and pay tribute to the contribution of Catholic education across the Diocese.
We were pleased to be joined by St Aloysius Catholic College student Hanna Synnott and her mother Michelle, proud Palawa women who provided an inspiring acknowledgement of country. Also joining us were students from MacKillop Catholic College's band who entertained as guests arrived and throughout the night.
In attendance were a number of esteemed guests including Tasmanian Governor Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker, His Grace Archbishop Julian Porteous, school representatives, sitting MP’s and Senators.
Speakers Dr Gerard Gaskin, Archbishop Porteous, Minister for Education Hon Sarah Courtney MP and David Dilger all spoke fondly of the role that Catholic education has played in their own lives, as well as its impact on the wider Tasmanian community.
Photos: Alistair Bett