Campion College’s Centre for the Study of the Western Tradition welcomed scholars and enthusiasts from across Australia to Toongabbie on 5–6 September for its Shakespeare Symposium, a two-day gathering that sought to explore Shakespeare’s works at the intersection of literature and philosophy. The event brought together a distinguished group of speakers, including two Campion College […]

Campion College’s Women’s Lunch brought together over 140 women on Thursday 4 September in the George Cardinal Pell Grand Hall for an afternoon of celebration, reflection, and fellowship. It was a wonderful occasion to welcome new friends and supporters, while also giving longstanding friends the chance to reconnect and share in the life of the […]

Campion College hosted its 2nd Annual Vianney Lecture last night, welcoming Fr Sean Byrnes as the keynote speaker via video call after illness prevented his planned in-person visit. Fr Byrnes presented on the topic “The Anthropological Dimensions of Marian Cooperation: What Does Mary’s Cooperation Mean for Our Own?” Fr Byrnes brings a rich pastoral and […]

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of Bishop Emeritus Peter John Elliott ( 1 October 1943 – 6 August 2025 ), a beloved friend and longtime supporter of our college.  Bishop Elliott was a founding member of the John XXIII Fellowship, which later became the Campion Fellowship and helped lay the intellectual and spiritual foundations of Campion College. Founding […]

Campion College’s Centre for the Study of the Western Tradition is pleased to announce the upcoming Shakespeare Symposium, to be held on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 September 2025 at Campion College in Toongabbie, New South Wales. This two-day academic gathering will bring together scholars and Shakespeare enthusiasts from across Australia to explore the rich […]

The St Edmund Campion Mass, Lecture and Dinner returned last night with its usual sense of tradition and celebration, but this year’s gathering carried special weight. Held in honour of founding fellow and retiring trustee Karl Schmude, the evening brought together the Campion community to recognise a man whose vision, dedication and quiet leadership have […]

Campion College was honoured to welcome acclaimed Catholic author and speaker Joseph Pearce for a captivating public lecture on campus on Monday the 5th of May. This was followed by a public lecture on Wednesday the 7th of May at St Peter’s Parish Centre in Toorak, Melbourne, as part of his 2025 speaking tour in […]

Campion College was filled with celebration last night as students, staff, trustees, and guests gathered for the latest Formal Hall, which also served as the Honours Graduation Ceremony for our 2024 cohort. The event began with the traditional academic procession, accompanied by a moving rendition of O God Beyond All Praising performed by students Sam […]

In the arms of the Father – 1936 – 2025 Eternal rest grant unto our Holy Father. With the Church around the world, we mourn the death of Pope Francis and give thanks for his years of faithful service. May he now know the mercy of God he so deeply cherished. May his soul rest […]

The Parramatta Professionals Forum, hosted by Blueprint Property, McAuley Lawyers, and Campion College Australia, welcomed over 80 professionals to an insightful lunch with former Prime Minister Hon. Tony Abbott at Sahra by the River in Parramatta. Abbott addressed the decline of traditional Western values, emphasising their impact on modern society. He also highlighted the role […]