14/08/2026
The Feast of the Assumption is centred around Mary’s assumption into heaven, body and soul. This week, the College held three masses to mark this important Feast Day.
The first, held on Wednesday, was attended by students in Years 7 to 11 and concelebrated by Fr Ross Jones SJ and Fr Joshua Choong SJ.
Traditionally at this mass, a female member of staff shares a reflection. This year, Head of Religious Education, Mrs Alison De Sousa reminded those gathered about how Mary said yes to God and lived out that promise throughout her entire life.
On Thursday, the Junior School celebrated their Feast of Assumption Mass in The Boys’ Chapel. During his homily, Fr Ross Jones SJ encouraged the boys to reflect on Mary’s faith and her trust in God.
On Friday, Year 9 students attended Mass in St Joseph’s Catholic Church, celebrated by Fr Ross Jones SJ. Head of Rozelle, Ms Erin Webb also gave a reflection, reminding the boys about Mary’s innate power as a role model.
Mrs De Sousa encouraged us all to look to Mary for inspiration when she said:
"As we celebrate this feast today, let us ask Mary, the first tabernacle and the first disciple, to intercede for us. Like Mary, let our yes be courageous. Let our lives make the Gospel visible. And let us be the generation that carries Christ into the world hearing the words at the end of our own earthly lives, 'well done, good and faithful servant'”.