Echoes from the Archives

St Patricks Day Procession 1957

Reference: St. Patrick’s Day Archives - Maureen Kavanagh Archives

Despite the short but heavy shower at the beginning of the St. Patrick’s Day Procession, the 16th March was an admirable success. This year, thanks to the courtesy of Joe Butler, the college flag was triumphantly borne through the streets of Melbourne, by car.

Leading the St. Bernard’s contingent was the college captain, Jim Kirby, followed by the three columns of students of the senior school. The college band, conspicuously attired in their black blazers, contrasted vividly with the familiar neat grey uniforms of those marching. The boys were a credit to both the college and their parents.

Dr. Mannix, the famous Prelate of the archdiocese of Melbourne, took the salute as usual from Parliament House.

The march terminated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where schools and societies participating were dismissed. Many people attended Benediction at the Cathedral at the conclusion of the day.