Message from the Rector

Mazenod College, Victoria has a proud history that spans over 54 years staring from humble beginnings in temporary classrooms at St Joseph’s Primary School, Springvale.

The college came into existence through the vision of the local parish priests who saw the need for a Catholic Secondary Boys College in the area.

The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate were approached and entrusted to make this vision a reality. In our everchanging society the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate are determined to continue their presence within our Colleges which are also in Queensland and Western Australia.

The central focus of Mazenod College is its commitment to the values and traditions of the Catholic Faith. The students are encouraged to attend daily Mass in their year levels and participate in major celebrations of the Church’s life and of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. As a worshipping community, we are encouraging our young men to have a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Our College families and extended friends are also encouraged to join us in celebrating these specials occasions on our faith journey.

The college is very proud of its ongoing connections with it extended family through a variety of Old Collegians’ networks and our De Mazenod Family.

There was a major restructure of the College’s leadership with the first Lay Principal being appointed. As a result of this restructure the Oblates responded to their ongoing commitment by appointing an Oblate as the Rector of the College. The Rector works in conjunction with the Principal within the pastoral and spiritual needs of the College and promoting the Charism of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. A College advisory board was also been established under the new guidelines of the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Education structure.

The overall focus of the College program involves a holistic approach of Mind, Body and Spirit. A variety of activities encourages our young men to reach their potential as human beings made in the image and likeness of God. Our visible Wellbeing program also assists our young men in gaining an insight into their character strengths where they can acknowledge their gifts but also the areas that need strengthening.

Mazenod College continues to be visionary in meeting the educational requirements in preparing young men for their transition from college life into further education and the workplace. To keep pace with these ever-changing requirements the College continues to undertake major upgrades of our facilities, technology, curriculum etc.

The College motto sums up the overall vision of college life: “Leave Nothing Undared for the Kingdom of God”.

Fr Harry Dyer OMI