Merici College invited parents, friends and representatives from Catholic Colleges, Primary schools and the Catholic Education Office to join them at their Opening School Mass. A special welcome was extended to the Sisters of the Religious Orders who were instrumental in founding the College. 

The Mass was celebrated by Fr Josh Scott and Fr Emil Milat. The new Merici College House banners were carried in the Opening Procession by the College’s House Coordinators, Sr Angela Jordan of the Mercy Sisters and Sr Genny Ryan of the Ursuline Order. 

Principal, Loretta Wholley thanked guests and students for attending the Mass. “I love this time of year when I am able to welcome you all to the college. The enthusiasm and excitement of our students is edifying.”

Kiera Stanford, Merici’s 2020 Spirituality Captain, addressed the congregation. She thanked the school community for celebrating Mass with students and staff. 

“Today Merici celebrates a new beginning, focusing on our 2020 theme ‘Building Futures’, said Kiera. “There is a wisdom saying ‘the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,’ so everyday this year, we will take a new step forward on our journey together."