Faith, Mission & Community

Sesquicentenary 2026

Throughout 2026, Catherine McAuley College Bendigo will celebrate 150 years since the arrival in 1876 of Sister Aloysius Martyn and the Sisters of Mercy to commence their ministry of Catholic education in Bendigo. Join us as we celebrate and honour the pioneering spirit of the foundation Sisters and the thousands of children and educators who have been part of the Mercy story.
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Sesquicentenary Events

CELEBRATING THE PAST - EDUCATING FOR THE FUTURE

With something for everyone, we invite you to mark your calendar and start planning the many ways you will walk down memory lane, rekindle old friendships and give thanks for the past and future success of CMCB.

International Women's Day Breakfast

Friday 6 March | 7.30am-9am, St Mary’s Hall

Current and past students, staff and community members are invited to join us as we pay homage to the strength and audacity of the women who founded and led our College for the first 122 years by hearing from inspirational alumnae, while enjoying good company and delicious food.

Tickets $50, includes breakfast