Mazenod College

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Mazenod College is a Catholic school for boys located in Mulgrave, Victoria. It is one of three schools run by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) and the only one in Victoria. Mazenod College is a member of the Associated Catholic Colleges. The current principal is Father Christian Fini OMI.History and facilitiesMazenod College was founded in 1967 in St. Joseph's Primary School in nearby Springvale, Victoria to serve the parishes of Springvale, Clayton, Springvale North and Glen Waverley. In 1968 the school moved to its present location in Mulgrave, firstly utilising land on just the north side of Kernot Avenue.Building progressed with the addition of multiple classrooms, a library, canteen, administration block and chapel, until in 1987 further building began on the south side of Kernot Avenue.Extensive sporting facilities include a cricket ground with a turf wicket area, a synthetic soccer pitch, a gymnasium, and the Provence Centre, a state of the art facility for volleyball, table tennis, and other sports, which also doubles as a school assembly venue.Catholic identityMazenod College is a Catholic College where faith is given great respect and centrality. Mass is celebrated every morning. A full school Mass (called The Inaugural Mass) is celebrated in St Patrick's Cathedral each year and full school masses are held on May 21 for Founder's Day (St Eugene de Mazenod's feast day), August 15 (Assumption of Mary) and an Advent Mass on the last day of school in preparation for Christmas.Rector historyThe Rector of Mazenod College is appointed by the Provincial of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate who have the responsibility for the administration of the College and the Pastoral care of students. The appointment is confirmed by the Archbishop. The College's Rectors are: 1967 – 1972: Fr. J. FitzPatrick O.M.I 1973 – 1977: Fr. K. Davine O.M.I 1978 – 1983: Fr. I. Mackintosh O.M.I 1984 – 1988: Fr. P. Moroney O.M.I 1989 – 1995: Fr. K. Davine O.M.I 1996 – 2001: Fr. J. Sherman O.M.I 2002 – 2009: Fr. P Moroney O.M.I 2010 – 2014 (Term 1 2015): Fr. Michael Twigg O.M.I 2015: Fr. Christian Fini O.M.I