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Réveillon Dinner Marks the End of 2024 Academic Year
On Thursday, 21 November, Campion College marked the end of the academic year with its annual Réveillon Dinner—a cherished tradition and the final formal dinner for students, staff, and faculty. The evening was especially significant for our third-year students, who are preparing to graduate and embark on the next chapter of their lives. The highlight […]
Spring 2024 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
The spring 2024 edition of Campion’s quarterly newsletter, Campion’s Brag, is now available to read online. In this edition, we are delighted to feature highlights from Professor Helen Alvaré’s lecture on religious liberty and family law, Dr. Greg Bottaro’s insights on faith and psychology, and Mary Eberstadt’s inspiring visit to Campion College. You’ll also find […]
Embracing Wonder and Paradox: Dr. Dale Ahlquist Inspires at Formal Hall
Last Thursday, October 31, Campion College hosted Formal Hall, welcoming Dr. Dale Ahlquist, president of the American Chesterton Society, as the evening’s guest speaker. Dr. Ahlquist captivated the audience with his insights into G.K. Chesterton’s philosophy, his thoughts on the essence of education, and his championing of classical thought, encouraging students to deepen their intellectual […]
Celebrating the Success of the 2024 Campion College Festival
The 2024 Campion College Festival was a resounding success, bringing together hundreds of families, community members, and supporters for a lively celebration of education and community spirit. Held on our campus, this year’s festival created a vibrant atmosphere with attractions for all ages, from informative sessions for prospective students to fun activities for children and […]
The Parramatta Professionals Forum Welcomes Kevin Bailey AM
On Friday the 25th of October, the Parramatta Professionals Forum hosted Mr Kevin Baley AM at Sahra by the River for an engaging lunch. Attendees arrived with anticipation, eager to hear insights from a man whose career has spanned decades in finance, philanthropy, and community service. As guests mingled over lunch, the atmosphere buzzed with […]
Theatre Society Shines in ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
Campion College’s Theatre Society recently produced Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy of romance and intrigue, Much Ado About Nothing , on the 12th and 13th of October. The play was the product of three months of dedication and hard work, led by a spectacular cast; Caleb Smith, Miette Salinas Byrne, Helena Mcclarty and Edward Roskam. Highly enjoyed by […]
Campion College Hosts ‘Shepherd at the Crossroads’ Symposium on Early Christianity
On September 27-28, 2024, Campion College’s Centre for the Study of the Western Tradition hosted a two-day symposium titled “Shepherd at the Crossroads: Converging Traditions in Early Christianity”. Held at the college’s Grand Hall, the event attracted a distinguished lineup of speakers and attendees, including scholars, students, and members of the public, all eager to […]
Hollywood Elegance Takes Centre Stage at Annual Campion Ball
The Annual Campion Ball, held on Saturday, September 14, brought the glitz and glamour of “The Golden Age of Hollywood” to life for over 350 attendees. The much-anticipated event, a highlight in the Catholic social calendar, drew students and young adults from across Australia for a night of elegance, community, and celebration. Guests arrived in […]
Faith, Psychology, and the Human Person: Dr. Greg Bottaro Speaks at Formal Hall
Last Thursday, Campion College was honored to host Dr. Greg Bottaro, founder of the Catholic Psych Institute, as the guest speaker at Formal Hall. Dr. Bottaro, known for his work in developing a truly Catholic standard for mental health, addressed guest, students and staff with a message that placed faith at the centre of human […]
Campion College Welcomes Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott AC at Formal Hall
Last Thursday, Campion College hosted former Prime Minister Tony Abbott AC as the distinguished guest speaker at its Formal Hall. Addressing a captivated audience, Mr. Abbott praised the institution as a “point of light” in what he described as spiritually challenging times, drawing parallels between the college and the role monasteries played in preserving faith […]
Chesterton Conference to Feature Leading International Speaker at Campion College
The 2024 Australian Chesterton Conference, hosted at Campion College, will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers, including internationally renowned expert Dale Ahlquist, President of the Chesterton Society in America. The conference, which marks the 150th anniversary of G.K. Chesterton’s birth, will take place on Saturday, 2nd November 2024. Themed “The Rebirth of Chesterton – Insight […]
Campion College Hosts Formal Hall with Guest Speaker Rev Deacon Adam Walk
Last Thursday, Campion College hosted its latest Formal Hall Dinner, a significant event that strengthens the College’s sense of community and tradition. The evening featured Rev Deacon Adam Walk, Chairman of the Campion Board, as the guest speaker. His address offered valuable insights that resonated with the College’s mission of integrating faith and learning. The […]
Join us for the 2024 Campion College Festival
Campion College invites you to the 2024 Campion College Festival, a unique community event that goes beyond the typical open day experience. Taking place from 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, October 26, this festival promises a day filled with excitement, discovery, and entertainment for all ages. Located in the heart of Toongabbie, Campion […]
Professor Helen Alvaré Delivers Compelling Lecture on Religious Liberty and Family Law
On Thursday 8 August, Campion College hosted an insightful public lecture by Professor Helen Alvaré at the Royal Automobile Club of Australia. Professor Alvaré, who holds the Robert A. Levy Endowed Chair in Law and Liberty at Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University, captivated the audience with her profound analysis of the intersection between […]
Campion College to Host Symposium on Early Christianity
Campion College is delighted to announce an upcoming symposium, “Shepherd at the Crossroads: Converging Traditions in Early Christianity,” to be held on September 27-28, 2024, at the college campus in Toongabbie, Western Sydney. This event is open to academics, tertiary students, and the wider community, offering a unique opportunity to delve into the multicultural and […]
Winter 2024 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
The winter 2024 edition of Campion’s quarterly newsletter, Campion’s Brag, is now available to read online. In this edition, we are excited to share with you the news of our Campion Women’s Lunch, St Edmund Campion Lecture and Dinner, 2024 Winter Program and our recent Alumni Reunion. You’ll also find details of our upcoming Campion […]
Parramatta Professionals Forum: Conscience and Professional Life
On Friday the 2nd of August, the Parramatta Professionals Forum welcomed Dr. Xavier Symons, Director of the Plunkett Centre for Ethics at ACU, for an enlightening session on ‘Conscience and Professional Life’. Dr. Symons, formerly a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Harvard University, shared profound insights into ethical dilemmas at the beginning and end of life, […]
Campion Alumna Anita Kent Awarded 2024 Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Campion College is thrilled to congratulate alumna Anita Kent, Class of 2023, on being awarded a 2024 Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship. Anita is originally from Brisbane and graduated from Campion College in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts and a Diploma of Classical Languages. At Campion, she achieved inclusion in the Dean’s […]
Highlights from Campion College’s 2024 Winter Program
Campion College recently concluded its highly anticipated 2024 Winter Program. From 9-12 July, 70 senior high school students and recent high school graduates immersed themselves in an enriching schedule of activities designed to offer a taste of life as a liberal arts undergrad at the college. The program kicked off with spirited icebreaker activities and […]
Vale Bishop Kevin Manning
The Campion College community expresses deep sadness over the passing of Bishop Kevin Manning. On this occasion, we recall his special contribution to the development of Campion College. In 2001, Bishop Manning made available to the College the 4-hectare campus at Toongabbie. As Bishop of Parramatta (1997-2010), and earlier of Armidale (1991-1997), the Bishop came […]
Campion College Hosts Alumni Reunion
Campion College proudly hosted its first major alumni reunion over the weekend, welcoming over 100 former students, along with their spouses and children, back to campus. The event was a resounding success, filled with nostalgia, learning, and renewed connections. The weekend’s festivities kicked off with a bonfire on the Friday night, allowing alumni to engage […]
CatholicPsych Institute And Campion College Launch CPFlourish
Campion College Australia has become the first higher education provider to collaborate with the CatholicPsych Institute to launch CPFlourish. This groundbreaking initiative aims to revolutionise mental health support by fostering strong psychological wellbeing through practitioners who fully embrace and integrate Catholic wisdom and teachings. Starting from July 2024 through June 2025, Campion College students, staff, […]
Tim Sims AM Addresses Faith and Demographic Trends at St Edmund Campion Lecture
On Thursday 20 June, Campion College hosted the much-anticipated St Edmund Campion Mass, Lecture, and Dinner, drawing together students, faculty, distinguished guests and friends of the college. The highlight of the evening was an insightful lecture delivered by Mr. Tim Sims AM, a founding partner of Pacific Equity Partners and a member of its Operating […]
Campion College Lunch Celebrates Women
On Tuesday, June 4th, after a hiatus of several years, Campion College Australia hosted the Campion Women’s Lunch, welcoming 100 women to celebrate the college’s achievements and hear from inspiring speakers. Ms. Sophie York, a great supporter of Campion College and former member of the College Board, introduced our guest speaker Margaret Cunneen SC. Sophie […]
Inspiring Evening at Formal Hall with Steve Lawrence
Campion College hosted a memorable Formal Hall on Thursday, May 30, featuring an inspiring keynote address from Steve Lawrence, a former AFL player and a distinguished leadership speaker. Steve Lawrence, who played football for twelve years at Hawthorn in the AFL, is celebrated not only for his athletic prowess—highlighted by his role in the 1991 […]
Vale James Power Senior
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James Power Snr, beloved founding fellow of Campion College Australia. His contributions to our college were immeasurable, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations. Dr. Paul Morrissey, President of Campion College, shared with the students a tribute to his legacy before a […]
The Hon Susan Carter extols the virtues of studying liberal arts at Formal Hall
On Thursday the 2nd of May, Campion College was delighted to host the Hon. Susan Carter MLC as the guest speaker at Formal Hall. Mrs Carter is a dedicated advocate for education and family-centred public policy. She currently serves as director of the Law Extension Committee of the University of Sydney and is also Shadow […]
Campion College launches Early Offer Scheme for 2025 admissions
Campion College is excited to announce the launch of its Early Offer Scheme which provides the opportunity for school leaders to secure their place in our liberal arts program for the 2025 academic year. The Early Offer Scheme allows eligible students to receive a conditional offer between 1 May and 30 September, as well as […]
Autumn 2024 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
The autumn 2024 edition of Campion’s quarterly newsletter, Campion’s Brag, is now available to read online. In this edition, we are excited to share with you the news of our 2024 Orientation Week and Matriculation Ceremony, as well as a special Formal hall to celebrate our inaugural Honours graduates. You’ll also find details of the […]
Embracing Divine Love with the Sisters of Life
Earlier this week, our students were honoured to welcome Sr. Marie Veritas and Sr. Mary Grace of the Sisters of Life to Campion College. Following a hearty meal, Sr. Marie Veritas’ illuminating talk, titled ‘Let Love Call Your Name,’ reminded students of the transformative power of embracing God’s love. “To allow yourself to be loved […]
The Hon. Zed Seselja Reflects on Politics and Faith at Formal Hall
Campion College was honoured to host the Honourable Zed Seselja at its recent Formal Hall. Mr Seselja joined the Campion College Board as a Director and Trustee in 2023. The former Senator for the Australian Capital Territory and Minister for International Development and the Pacific engaged students with a deeply personal and insightful talk about […]
Fr Jacques Philippe Offers Insights on Prayer
“Prayer is good and fruitful when it is an act of faith, an act of hope, and an act of love.” With this keen insight, renowned French author and priest Fr. Jacques Philippe set the tone for an enriching evening that resonated deeply with attendees at Campion College Australia and Sydney Catholic Youth’s recent Zoom […]
A Weekend of Academic Engagement and Reflection
Campion College recently hosted an enriching Intellectual Retreat from 12-14 April, drawing an intimate gathering of passionate individuals eager to delve into academic texts and foster intellectual growth. The weekend offered attendees a unique opportunity to participate in stimulating sessions led by esteemed faculty members. Dr Paul Morrissey, Dr Stephen McInerney and Dr Jeremy Bell […]
Monica Doumit shares personal testimony at Formal Hall
Monica Doumit, Director of Public Affairs and Engagement for the Archdiocese of Sydney and a columnist with The Catholic Weekly, delivered a thought-provoking address at Campion College’s formal hall event on Thursday, March 21. Throughout her speech, Monica underscored the significance of fighting for causes aligned with Catholic values, even in the face of inevitable […]
Students integrate faith and life at chaplaincy retreat
Fifty-seven of our students attended the annual Campion College Retreat, held at the Benedict XVI centre from 15-17 March 2024. It was for a weekend of prayer, reflection and fellowship. The theme of Integrating Faith Into Your Life was central to the inspiring talks we received from speakers, Fr Christopher Del Rosario and Helen and […]
Campion College To Host Intellectual Retreat
Campion College is excited to announce its upcoming Intellectual Retreat, scheduled to take place from April 12th to April 14th, 2024. The retreat, designed for adults from across Australia and New Zealand, offers a unique opportunity for intellectual enrichment and exploration of the liberal arts, focusing on theology and literature. Attendees will have the opportunity […]
First Honours Graduates Recognised at Formal Hall
Campion College’s first Formal Hall for 2024, held on Thursday 7 March, was marked by a special celebration as the College recognised its inaugural honours graduates. The evening brought together students and faculty to commemorate this significant milestone. Dr Paul Morrissey, President of Campion College, praised the graduates for their dedication and scholarly achievements, highlighting […]
Commencement Milestone: 2024 Matriculation Breaks Records
Campion College kicked off the academic year with its 2024 Matriculation Ceremony, held on Monday, 26 January. The event marked not only the beginning of a new educational journey for the incoming students but also celebrated the college’s largest-ever cohort of commencing scholars. The tradition of matriculation dates back centuries, signifying the formal admission of […]
Campion College Welcomes Fresh Faces: O-Week 2024 Photo Gallery
From 19-23 February, new Campion College students enjoyed a week of activities, seminars, introductions and outings as part of O-Week 2024. The action-packed week, organised by our Student Life Officer together with the 2024 Student Executive and Residential Assistants, aimed to provide our commencing undergraduates with the information and tools needed to ease the transition […]
Summer 2024 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
The summer 2024 edition of Campion’s quarterly newsletter, Campion’s Brag, is now available to read online. In this edition, we are excited to share with you the news of recent college events including the 2023 Graduation Ceremony, our 2024 Summer Programs and more. We also share details of the 2023 Awards and Prizes Program. […]
A Summer to Remember: Highlights from our 2024 Summer Programs
Campion College recently concluded its 2024 Summer Programs, which ran across two weeks in January, each hosting around 40 participants. These programs offered students a unique opportunity to experience life as a liberal arts undergraduate, complete with on-campus living. Over four fun-filled days, participants were treated to sample lectures in the core disciplines studied at […]
16th Graduation Ceremony Marks Joyful Return to Campus Celebrations
On Wednesday the 13th of December, the campus was abuzz with jubilant graduates and their families for the 16th Campion College Graduation Ceremony. The event marked a triumphant return to on-campus festivities, with the Mass and Ceremony taking place in new Academic Centre and group photos taken inside The Gina Rinehart Library and in front […]
CCSA Executive: 2023 in review
As graduation draws near, our outgoing Campion College Student Association Executives reflect on the memories, achievements, and lessons learned during their tenure. Join us in extending our heartfelt gratitude to Julian Vieira (President), Daniel McDonald (Secretary), and Anita Kent (Treasurer), the driving forces behind our Student Association’s success. Their unwavering dedication has helped make 2023 […]
Students and staff farewell 2023 at Reveillon
Another academic year has come to an end as Campion celebrated its annual Réveillon dinner on Thursday 23 November. Following Mass in the Chapel, students and staff gathered in the Grand Hall for an evening of reflection, camaraderie and acknowledgement of the many great events and achievements that have marked 2023. Following the announcement of […]
Spring 2023 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
The spring 2023 edition of Campion’s quarterly newsletter, Campion’s Brag, is now available to read online. In this edition, we are excited to share with you the news of recent college events including a visit from the Hungarian President, the opening of Ryder-Cheshire Hall and the inaugural Campion College Festival. You will also find more […]
Campion College Embraces the Parousia Academy for Undergraduate Entry
Campion College is pleased to announce a new alternative admission pathway into the Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts program through The Parousia Academy. This innovative initiative allows prospective students to apply for entry by completing a minimum of three courses offered through The Parousia Academy. The Parousia Academy, presented by Parousia Media, is […]
Cherish kids, faith, pro-life president says
“Build it, and they will come.” Mere months after Campion College blessed its new academic centre and great hall, the college has enjoyed its first visit from a head of state: Hungarian president Katalin Novák. President Novák visited Campion on 25 October to address students about her country’s unique pro-family policies, and the importance of […]
A Day to Remember: Highlights from the inaugural Campion College Festival
In a spectacular display of colour and celebration, Campion College played host to its first-ever Campion College Festival on Saturday the 28th of October. Held on the picturesque grounds of the college, the event saw an impressive turnout of nearly 800 attendees, ranging from local neighbours, cherished alumni, prospective students and enthusiastic families. The festival […]
Embracing God In All Careers: Theology Hour At Campion College
Young people from across Western Sydney, the Blue Mountains and beyond have been inspired and encouraged to live and express their faith in their everyday working lives. On a warm Wednesday evening on 20 September, around 100 people gathered for Theology Hour, a joint initiative between Catholic Youth Parramatta (CYP) and Campion College, for young […]
Continuing the legacy of Baroness Susan Ryder of Warsaw and Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC at Campion College
By Siobhán Reeves The legacy of Baroness Susan (Sue) Ryder of Warsaw (1924-2000) and Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC (1917-1992) lives on at a student residential hall at Campion College, Sydney. Leonard Cheshire was the youngest group captain in the Royal Airforce (RAF) in 1944 and the most highly decorated British airman of World War […]
Classics Dinner Celebrates Passion for Ancient Languages at Campion College
In a night filled with camaraderie and appreciation for the rich tapestry of Classical Languages, Campion College held its much-anticipated Classics Dinner, to honour the dedication of students to the study of Latin and Classical Greek. The event was marked by special seating alongside the High Table for students immersed in the Classics , as […]
Young adults flock to Regency-themed Campion Ball
The annual Campion College Ball, held on Saturday, September 16, unfolded as a truly regal affair, captivating over 300 attendees from various corners of Australia including Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth. The event, now firmly established as a highlight in the Sydney Catholic social calendar, brought together a vibrant community of young Catholic adults in […]
Victors announced for inaugural table tennis tournament
In Week 5 of this semester, the Student Life Office and the sports representatives launched the Campion College Table Tennis Tournament. Many staff also competed in this tournament; however, their skills didn’t take them very far! With over 30 participants involved, the competition was split into male and female divisions. The grand final of the […]
Dr Daniel Anlezark delivers insightful lecture at Formal Hall
On Thursday the 14th of September, Campion College welcomed special guests, staff and students for Formal Hall. Our speaker for the evening was Dr Daniel Anlezark, a prominent scholar in Old and Middle English language and literature at The University of Sydney. Dr Anlezark’s engaging discourse centered on the historical significance of the Invention of […]
Winter 2023 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
The winter 2023 edition of Campion’s quarterly newsletter, Campion’s Brag, is now available to read online. In this edition, we are excited to share with you the news of grand opening of our Academic Centre and residential halls. You will also find more information on how to join our Regular Giving Campaign, as well as […]
Alumni reconnect at Grand Opening gathering
On the back of the Grand Opening of our new Academic Centre and residential halls, over 70 Campion alumni gathered for a reunion at the college. With attendees present from all graduating classes and a range of professions, the event showcased the diversity of our alumni community. The group was warmly welcomed by our Alumni […]
New Academic Centre and Residential Halls Celebrated with Grand Opening
On Thursday the 24th of August, Campion College trustees, supporters, staff and students gathered to celebrate a milestone occasion in the College’s history – the opening of our new Academic Centre and four residential halls. Following the blessing of the new spaces by The Most Rev Columba Macbeth-Green, Rev. Fr. Dr Tony Percy, Fr Peter […]
Democratic Club welcomes Dr Stephen Anthony for guest lecture on economics
On the evening of the 23rd of August, the Democratic Club had the privilege of welcoming Dr Stephen Anthony, Managing Director of Macroeconomics Advisory, for a guest lecture on the necessity of virtue for maintaining a just economic system. The topic for the evening was ‘Catholic Economics: The Necessity of Human Virtue’. Dr Anthony explored […]
Gina Rinehart secures naming rights to Campion College’s new library
Campion College, Australia’s first liberal arts college, has named its new library after Hancock Prospecting Executive Chairman, Mrs Gina Rinehart AO. Since becoming Executive Chairman of the Hancock Prospecting Group in 1992, Gina Rinehart has transformed the Group to become one of the most successful private mining companies in the world, and the most successful […]
Campion team victorious in Archbishop’s Debating Cup elimination round
On Thursday the 17th of August, the Campion College debating team went up against the Macquarie University Catholic Society for the first elimination round of the Archbishop’s Debating Cup. The top of the debate was, “The Catholic Church bring back Friday abstinence.” Despite Campion losing the coin toss and arguing the negative, our debaters were […]
Tickets now on sale for 2023 Shakespeare Symposium
Campion College is pleased to announce the forthcoming symposium on “Shakespeare and Education,” which will take place on 22 and 23 September 2023 at Campion College’s campus in Toongabbie, Western Sydney. The Shakespeare Symposium is a unique opportunity for scholars, educators, enthusiasts and the general public to gather and engage in thought-provoking conversations about the […]
Dr Anthony Cleary Urges Revival of Tradition and Values in Education at First Formal Hall for Semester 2
Dr Anthony Cleary, Director of Mission and Identity for Sydney Catholic Schools, delivered a thought-provoking speech at Campion College’s first Formal Hall for Semester 2. In his address, Cleary cited John 10:10, “I have come that they may have life and have it to the full,” emphasising the need for a comprehensive approach to education […]
QILT SES 2022 Results: Leading the way in Learner Engagement and Teaching Quality
Campion College has once again demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence, securing top positions across multiple categories in the 2022 Student Experience Results. According to the latest data released by the federal government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 98.6% of Campion College students surveyed were positive about their interactions with staff and students. […]
Campion’s biggest ever Winter Program is a BIG success
Campion College has recently concluded its highly successful 2023 Winter Program, which marked the college’s biggest-ever program in terms of participant numbers. With an impressive turnout of 76 participants, the program attracted students from five different Australian states, as well as two enthusiastic attendees from New Zealand. From 4-7 July, participants were treated to an […]
Parramatta Professionals Forum hosts Mr Andrew Bide
On Friday the 7th of July, the Parramatta Professionals Forum hosted Mr Andrew Bide, sole practitioner in Parramatta-based criminal law firm, FTC Law (Family Traffic & Crime). Following his time in the police force and as a detective in the Northern Rivers of NSW, Andrew was seconded to the Independent Commission Against Corruption as an […]
Professor Emeritus John Carroll engages audience at St Edmund Campion Lecture and Dinner
On Thursday the 22nd of June, Campion College students, staff and special guests gathered for the annual St Edmund Campion Mass, Lecture and Dinner. Following Mass in the College chapel, everyone took a moment to admire the ground floor library within the new Academic Centre before moving into the Grand Hall for the end-of-semester address. […]
Introducing Campion’s New Academic Centre: Exclusive First Look Video Revealed
Campion College is thrilled to announce the release of an exclusive ‘first look’ video showcasing its brand-new Academic Centre. The video, led by College President, Dr Paul Morrissey, provides an exciting glimpse into this state-of-the-art facility, heralding a new era of learning at Campion. The Academic Centre represents a significant milestone in Campion College’s commitment […]
Joint victory in first-ever Campion MasterChef competition
The highly anticipated Campion MasterChef competition, jointly organised by the Student Life Office and the Residential Assistants, has whipped up a storm of excitement among the students this semester. In a 6-week elimination style competition, students were tasked to cook a 2-course meal in 1 hour with the ingredients given to them in a mystery […]
Campion College & CYP co-host Theology Hour on campus
On Wednesday the 6th of June, Campion College had the great pleasure of co-hosting Theology Hour on campus with Catholic Youth Parramatta. Theology Hour provides a space for deeper formation and connection among young adults in the Diocese of Parramatta. By bringing young people together and providing a place for reflection and fellowship, the night sought […]
Mr Gray Connolly addresses students at Formal Hall
On Thursday the 25th of May, students and staff gathered for Formal Hall. Our guest speaker for the evening was Gray Connolly, a Sydney-based barrister and public commentator with expertise in public law and commercial law practice, including constitutional law, energy and resources law and admiral/shipping law. In his Formal Hall address, Mr Connolly provided […]
Shout out for Campion College in editorial on AI
Campion College received a shout out in Monday’s edition of The Australian in an editorial on the challenges presented by artificial intelligence: In the face of another technological revolution, the World Economic Forum is looking to tradition for answers. In a 2016 paper about the “fourth industrial revolution’’, including AI, the Forum argued that rather than […]
Autumn 2023 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
The autumn 2023 edition of Campion’s quarterly newsletter, Campion’s Brag, is now available to read online. In this edition, we are excited to share with you the news of Campion’s End of Financial Year Campaign to help support the ongoing work and mission of Campion College. You will also find stories and reflections from recent events […]
Campion co-founder writes on the influence of Christopher Dawson on education
In a recent article published on MercatorNet, Campion College co-founder Karl Schmude shares his reflections on Joseph Stuart’s latest book, Christopher Dawson: A Cultural Mind in the Age of the Great War, and on the influence of Christopher Dawson on institutions such as Campion College: Stuart’s approach is admirably expressed in the subtitle of his […]
Meet our World Youth Day pilgrims
On Tuesday the 4th of April, a group of Campion students gathered in the PDS Lecture Theatre to discuss their upcoming pilgrimages for World Youth Day. This July, 17 students have chosen to travel with dioceses and religious groups close to either their hometown parishes or the College itself. They include the Archdiocese of Sydney, […]
High achievers pursue studies at Campion College
Campion College has welcomed a record number of high achievers in its liberal arts program this year, with 25 per cent of new students achieving an ATAR of 90.00 or higher in their Year 12 studies. College president, Dr Paul Morrissey, warmly welcomed all commencing students in a Matriculation Ceremony at the start of the […]
Parramatta Professionals Forum hosts Mr Danny Casey
On Thursday the 13th of April, the Parramatta Professional Forum hosted Mr Danny Casey, Director of Schools, Catholic Schools Broken Bay. Mr Casey spoke about his time working on the Vatican Financial Reforms before answering questions and sharing additional stories with the group. The Parramatta Professionals Forum is a network group established by Campion College, […]
Student leaders get a sneak peek of new Academic Centre
Earlier this month, our student leaders were treated to a special tour of the Academic Centre to see how construction is progressing. Students toured through the new lecture theatre and classrooms before moving across to the two-storey library where our new stained-glass skylight was recently installed. The tour finished up with a look at the […]
Greg Sheridan delivers public lecture on St Paul
On Wednesday the 29th of March, Campion College had the great pleasure of hosting a public lecture on the Letters of St Paul at The Athenaeum Club in Melbourne. Our guest speaker for the evening was Greg Sheridan, author of God is Good for You, editor at The Australian and a longtime friend of Campion College. […]
Stained-glass skylight is installed in new college library
Campion College President, Dr Paul Morrissey, recently had the pleasure of witnessing the installation of the skylight in the new college library. The skylight, which contains 15 pictorial panels surrounded by an additional 20 panels containing phrases in Latin and English, was carefully installed one piece at a time over a period of three days. […]
Students and staff gather for first Formal Hall of 2023
On Thursday the 23rd of March, students and staff gathered for the first Formal Hall of 2023. Campion president, Dr Paul Morrissey, offered a special welcome to our commencing undergrads before speaking on the history of formal hall and the role of banquets and meals in both salvation history and family tradition. “Many of you will […]
Students celebrate St Patrick’s Day
On Friday the 17th of March, Campion students, alumni and friends of the Campion College Student Association descended on the Dining Hall in every item of green clothing they could find to celebrate the feast day of St Patrick. A live band formed by students performed traditional Irish tunes and ballads while attendees sang along. Students […]
CSWT hosts book launch for Jamie Grant’s new collection of poems
On Thursday the 16th of March, Campion College’s Centre for the Study of the Western Tradition (CSWT) hosted the book launch for Jamie Grant’s new collection of poems. CSWT Director, Dr Stephen McInerney, remarked that it was a great pleasure to launch Hallucination, Mr Grant’s latest volume of work. “It has all the features that we’re used […]
Students contemplate how “God Works in Mysterious Ways” at annual retreat
Campion’s annual student retreat took place at Benedict XVI Retreat Centre this past weekend (Friday 10-Saturday 12 March). Students attended a total of four talks over the three days, each surrounding the theme “God Works in Mysterious Ways”. Each talk offered a unique perspective on vocation discernment and the speaker’s personal experiences with God. The […]
UniMaronite launches new branding at Campion College Meet & Greet
On Thursday the 2nd of March, Campion College welcomed over 50 young Maronites onto campus as part of a UniMaronite/Campion College Meet & Greet. Following a welcome from Campion College Student Association President, Julian Vieira, and introductions from the 2023 UniMaronite Executive, everyone gathered in the Chapel for the Maronite Divine Office. A ‘speed meet’ […]
Family and friends gather for 2023 Matriculation Ceremony
On Monday the 27th of February, Campion College welcomed 42 new undergraduates to the college during our Matriculation Mass and Ceremony. The annual ceremony took place at the front of campus, where students were robed in academic gowns and signed their names into Campion’s Matriculation Book. Dr Morrissey then addressed the students and spoke about […]
Commencing students kick off studies with 2023 Orientation Week
From 20-24 February, new Campion College students enjoyed a week of activities, seminars, introductions and outings as part of O-Week 2023. The action-packed week, organised by our Student Life Officer together with the 2023 Student Executive and Residential Assistants, aimed to provide our commencing undergraduates with the information and tools needed to ease the transition […]
Literature Lecturer Comments on Roald Dahl Censorship in The Weekend Australian
Campion Literature Lecturer and Director of the College’s Centre for the Study of the Western Tradition, Dr Stephen McInerney, has been featured in today’s edition of The Weekend Australian. In the article, Dr McInerney comments on the power of literature to change us and how a fear of this change “can lead in turn to […]
Summer 2023 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
The summer 2022 edition of Campion’s quarterly newsletter, Campion’s Brag, is now available to read online. In this edition, we are excited to share with you the news of Campion’s Prizes and Awards Program, as well as stories about the 2022 Graduation Ceremony and our recent Summer Program. Read now: Campion’s Brag – Summer 2023 […]
Record attendee numbers at back-to-back Summer Programs
Campion College welcomed 90 teens to campus over the past two weeks for our back-to-back Summer Programs. The four-day retreats, which have grown in popularity in recent years, gave participants a taste of what it is like to live and study at Campion. Following icebreaker activities and a trivia night on Day 1, participants launched […]
Vale Cardinal George Pell
Campion College expresses its deep sadness upon hearing the news of Cardinal George Pell’s passing earlier today. Cardinal Pell, 81, was a stalwart defender of the faith and he made significant contributions to the Church and society, both in Australia and abroad. He was also a long-time friend and supporter of Campion College. His association […]
The College the Fellowship Built
In a recent article in The Catholic Weekly, Campion College founding fellow, Karl Schmude, reflected on the significance of the Fellowship of John XXIII to the establishment of Campion College. The founding in 1972 of a lay movement here in Australia named in honour of Pope St John XXIII may be readily seen as a […]
Campion hosts 15th Graduation Ceremony at Parramatta Cathedral
Campion celebrated its 15th graduation on Thursday, as graduands and their families and friends gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta for the ceremony. Former television presenter and journalist Chris Uhlmann gave the Occasional Address, giving a unique insight into his own experience at Campion’s Toongabbie campus, formerly a Marist seminary, where he trained for […]
Campion wraps up academic year with last ‘Réveillon’ in dining hall
It was both a joyous and a somewhat sad affair as Campion students and staff celebrated their final Réveillon’ dinner in the dining hall. From next year, the annual Christmas feast marking the end of the academic year at Campion will be held in the new ‘Grand Dining Hall’ in the Academic Centre, which will […]
‘The only decent history degree in Australia is Campion’: Dr Bella d’Abrera
Campion’s Liberal Arts degree received two great shout-outs on Sky News yesterday. While discussing the state of history degrees in Australian universities on the ‘Outsiders’ panel, Dr Bella d’Abrera said Campion provided the “only decent history” course in the country. Dr d’Abrera, who directs the Institute of Public Affairs’ Foundations of Western Civilisation Program, has […]
Theatre Society performs Nativity play for local school students
The Campion Theatre Society took some time off from exams to perform a Nativity play for a local school. All scripture students from Metella Road Public School in Toongabbie were gathered to watch the performance, in which the CTS members acted out the parts while CTS president Abbey Pereira read out passages from the Gospels […]
Campion reveals stunning stained-glass artwork for new academic wing
When Campion College approached Sr Josephine Marie to design a stained-glass window skylight for its new library, no-one really knew what they were taking on. What was initially thought to be several weeks’ work transformed into a year-long project, producing a magnificent achievement in Christian-inspired artistry, combining the traditional artform with modern means of production. […]
Spring 2022 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
The spring 2022 edition of Campion’s quarterly newsletter, Campion’s Brag, is now available to read online. In this edition, we give new details about an original stained-glass window skylight planned for our new library, as well as a breakdown of esteemed Catholic author Mary Eberstadt’s recent lecture, ‘How the West Really Lost God’, hosted by […]
The place of the virtues in Classical Education
Dr Paul Morrissey Campion College President As current education debates centre on falling standards and teacher education, it is heartening to see an increased interest in classical education. The current focus in our school curriculum is piecemeal and too often caught up in ideology. It lacks coherence and a telos (an end, a purpose), and is unmoored from tradition. Classical, […]
Students relax and get some sun ahead of exams
Students took a break from exam prep and headed to Lane Cove National Park last week for some exercise and a barbecue. New Student Life Coordinator Tony Mattar organised the day, which began with breakfast on campus before everyone packed into buses and cars to drive to the national park. Students, led by Tony, enjoyed […]
Students celebrate end of academic year with outdoor concert ‘Splendour on the Lawn’
Campion students celebrated their final week of classes by hosting outdoor concert ‘Splendour on the Lawn’ for the first time in three years. Several bands performed throughout the afternoon and evening on Saturday, including alumni group, the Jam Drops – which played at the last Splendour event – and current student band, Flawed Ontology. External […]
Theatre Society performs ‘Pygmalion’
The Campion Theatre Society paused study for a night to put on a performance of George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion. The student performance played to a full house at the St Anthony of Padua church hall in Toongabbie on Sunday 6 November. The all-student cast and crew put the one-night show together, starring first-year Niamh Horsfall as […]
Students challenged to make ‘impromptu speech’ at public speaking competition
Students who took part in Campion’s annual public speaking competition this week were challenged to not only present a prepared speech, but to make an impromptu one as well. Organised by President of Debating and Public Speaking Deon Testore, the competition required participants to prepare a six-minute speech on one of two topics: ‘Proselytism is […]
How the West really lost God – Mary Eberstadt
This talk is now available to watch – see below! Listen to an audio-only version here. American author, essayist and Campion international course adviser Mary Eberstadt visited Sydney last week to meet students and give a public lecture. Despite her connection to the college, this was her first visit to the campus, where she gave […]
When education morphs into propaganda
The following excerpt is from an article that appeared in the Catholic Weekly on 30 October 2022. Read the full article here. Marilyn Rodrigues The influence of toxic identity politics means that young people can be subjected to propaganda rather than provided with education, said leading education experts last week. Paul Morrissey is the president […]
Parramatta Professionals Forum hosts Dr Andrew Charlton MP
On Friday the 28th of October, the Parramatta Professionals Forum had the pleasure of hosting Dr Andrew Charlton MP. Dr Charlton shared his life story and aspirations for the future of Parramatta over an intimate and candid lunch at Baba Ghanouj Parramatta. The Parramatta Professionals Forum was established by Campion College Australia, McAuley Lawyers and […]
Why Liberal Education Matters
History professor Steven Mintz has penned an excellent article for Inside Higher Ed on why humanities and liberal arts courses are increasingly dismissed by students entering university. The University of Texas professor explains why it is a mistake that more and more tertiary students are choosing to major in STEM and business fields, in the […]
Students take a break from study for talent night
In the midst of major essays and end-of-semester assignments, Campion students put down pens and closed laptops for a few hours over the weekend to perform at a Talent Night. Students gathered for a barbecue on the front lawn on Saturday evening, before getting comfy on chairs and picnic rugs to watch the performances. Campion […]
Why Ancient History enrolments are plummeting in the HSC – Daily Telegraph
Ancient History is becoming just that as a unit of study amongst students completing their final year of high school in NSW, according to an article in today’s Daily Telegraph. Christopher Harris writes that the number of students taking Ancient History in the HSC “almost halved over the past decade, while one in four Year […]
Bakers Delight Co-Founder Lesley Gillespie shares wisdom: ‘I delight in the success of others’
Campion hosted the founders of Australian franchise Bakers Delight, Lesley and Roger Gillespie, at Formal Hall last night. Lesley, who is Co-Founder and Director of the now-multinational behemoth franchise, gave an engaging and fascinating look into how she and her husband began the business and dealt with both success and failure. One piece of wisdom […]
‘Growing desire for return to a classical education’ – Campion gets shout out in Daily Telegraph article
Kevin Donnelly A recent seminar brought together 30 parents, teachers, school leaders, academics and representatives from the Archdiocese of Melbourne and Catholic schools from around Australia. The purpose of the seminar was to learn more about a classical education, otherwise known as a liberal education. It became obvious during the event that what is happening […]
Campion just misses out on making semifinals of Cardinal’s Cup intervarsity soccer competition
Ambrose Doodeman Campion Sports Rep Campion College faced off against eight other universities and seminaries in the Cardinal’s Cup indoor soccer competition at the University of Sydney last Saturday, 1 October. Placed in a group with University of Technology Sydney and University of NSW, Campion was victorious in the group stage after having beaten UNSW […]
Les Murray was a ‘sacramental poet’
Marilyn Rodrigues The poet Les Murray was a sacramental poet who saw language as a channel of divine communication, but was also “all things to all people” who appreciated his extraordinarily gifted wordsmithing over his 40-year career. The life, poetry and legacy of the prodigious and poet and literary editor, who died in 2019, was […]
Les Murray Conference honours late Australian poet
Poets, academics and friends of Les Murray AO came together to remember the late Australian poet and honour his legacy in a conference held at Campion College on Saturday, 24 September. ‘Les Murray: Life, Poetry & Legacy’ was conducted by Dr Stephen McInerney, Director of the Centre for the Study of the Western Tradition and […]
Joint venture: Ramsay-Campion Great Books Podcast
Campion College’s Centre for the Study of the Western Tradition is delighted to partner with the Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation on the production of a new Great Books podcast series, hosted by Centre Director Dr Stephen McInerney. The first series focusses on authors from ancient and classical Greece, including Homer, Sophocles, Thucydides and Plato. […]
Campion Ball makes a big comeback
The Campion College Ball returned for the first time in two years with a bang – drawing in the biggest crowd in the ball’s history. Over 300 guests descended on the Western Sydney campus on Saturday 10 September, coming from as far afield as Western Australia, Tasmania and South Australia, as well as closer to […]
The Hon Tony Abbott AC shares insight on his student days and influences
On Thursday the 8th of September, we had the pleasure of hosting the Hon Tony Abbott AC Professor as the guest speaker for our fortnightly Formal Hall. Mr Abbott spoke about the importance of character, courage and conviction. He also encouraged those present not to underestimate the significance of simply trying one’s best to make a […]
Winter 2022 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
The winter 2022 edition of Campion’s quarterly newsletter, Campion’s Brag, is now available to read online. In this edition, you can read about our exciting developments and recent events at Campion, including our capital campaign fundraising dinner. We are also pleased to announce that Campion has launched an online short course and received accreditation to […]
Campion College retains top spot for most engaged students in Australia
Australia’s premier liberal arts college has held its place as the nation’s top institution for learner engagement. According to the latest Student Experience Survey released by the federal government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 97.8% of Campion College students surveyed were positive about their interactions with staff and students. This places Campion College […]
Prof Barry Spurr: T.S. Eliot and the 100th Anniversary of ‘The Wasteland’
On Thursday the 25th of August, we had the pleasure of hosting Professor Barry Spurr as the guest speaker for our fortnightly Formal Hall. Professor Spurr is a leading authority on the life and work of T.S. Eliot and Literary Editor of The Quadrant. He has a long association with Campion College, supervising the PhD […]
Catholic Weekly: Campion restores faith in the humanities
Campion College has been featured in the latest edition of the Catholic Weekly: Australia’s two most senior Church leaders – one serving and one retired – issued rousing calls to back the nation’s only Liberal Arts college as a vital contribution to education of the young and building the spiritual and cultural future of the […]
Campion students take part in City2Surf
On the 14th of August, eight courageous students took part in the world’s biggest fun run! The City2Surf is a 14km event from Hyde Park to Bondi Beach. There were many different personal aspirations for the participants from Campion College, all of which were achieved with great delight. It was wonderful seeing so many people […]
Dr Paul Morrissey on ABC Radio National
On Thursday 18 August, ABC Radio National aired a talk presented by Campion President, Dr Paul Morrissey, at the Classical Renewal Conference. The conference was an initiative of the Australian Classical Education Society and hosted online by the CIRCE Institute earlier this year in April. Dr Morrissey’s talk, titled ‘Education as the pursuit of Wisdom’, calls for an […]
Campion a ‘pearl in the desert’ says Cardinal
Cardinal George Pell described Campion College as a “pearl” in the educational desert of Australia in a speech at Campion’s Capital Appeal fundraiser on Wednesday. The keynote address, given at Parliament House in Sydney, gave a frank assessment of the political, cultural and educational landscape in the country, concluding that we live in a fraying […]
Author talks climate change at formal hall
Geologist and author Ian Plimer was Campion’s guest at the first Formal Hall of the second semester. The University of Melbourne professor emeritus gave an energetic off-the-cuff speech to assembled students and staff, which contained a mixture of details about his own professional history, and his views on various areas of science, especially climate. Professor […]
Parramatta Professionals Forum hosts Hon Gregory Smith SC
On Friday 12 August, the Parramatta Professionals Forum hosted the Hon Gregory Smith SC, member of the NSW Legislative Assembly representing Epping for the Liberal Party from 2007-2015, and former Attorney General of NSW between 2011-2014. Mr Smith spoke about his criminal law experience over lunch at Baba Ghanouj in Parramatta. The Parramatta Professionals Forum […]
Les Murray: Common Man, Extraordinary Poet
Dr Stephen McInerney Centre for the Study of the Western Tradition Director In the early 1980s, the Russian poet and future winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, Joseph Brodsky, said of Les Murray that “he is, quite simply, the one by whom the language lives”. In the same period, Thomas Kenneally called Murray […]
Students get a taste of Campion experience in first Winter Sleepover
Campion held its first ‘sleepover’ on campus on Thursday 14-Friday 15 July. The female-only event offered a miniature Winter Program-style experience, with all attendees staying in student accommodation while attending sample lectures from Campion’s liberal arts degree. The group of girls attended a modern history lecture before meeting some of Campion’s second- and third-year Winter […]
Campion College releases Western Civilisation short course online
Campion has launched a short introductory course on Western Civilisation that is open to everyone, regardless of age or location. Released today, Introduction to Western Civilisation offers a broad overview of key texts and ideas from the past 3000 years, including Plato’s Republic, Dante’s Divine and Nietzsche’s The Gay Science. The pre-recorded lecture series covers […]
John Howard Interview: Why Australia needs the Liberal Arts
Former Prime Minister, the Hon John Howard OM AC, sat down with Campion College President Dr Paul Morrissey to discuss the state of education in Australia, and why a traditional liberal arts education is so crucial to the future of the country. WATCH THE INTERVIEW: Transcript Dr Paul Morrissey: Mr. Howard, […]
Campion president Paul Morrissey joins Parousia podcast: virtue the antidote to vice
President Paul Morrissey joined Parousia Media’s Matthew Herman-Tague for a discussion on Catholicism, the nature of virtue and vice and Western Civilisation. Dr Morrissey, who also lectures in theology at Campion, talked with Mr Tague about the difference between natural virtues and supernatural or theological virtues, the distinction between vice and sin, as well as […]
Booked-out Winter Program goes ahead in spite of wet weather
More than 50 high school students and undergraduates braved Sydney’s heavy rain last week to attend Campion’s much-anticipated Winter Program. Campion staff were thrilled to be able to host the Winter Program again for the first time since 2019, after having been cancelled twice due to lockdowns. Participants arrived on Tuesday afternoon and were welcomed […]
Surviving ‘Rat of Tobruk’ Dennis Davis tells his story
One of the last surviving ‘Rats of Tobruk’, Dennis Davis, visited Campion to give his testimony in the final week of semester 1. The World War II veteran is one of an estimated eight remaining Australian-led Allied soldiers that held the Libyan port of Tobruk for eight months in 1941. Mr Davis is also great-grandfather […]
The Value of the Classics in Language and Culture
Karl Schmude The English essayist and humourist, Max Beerbohm, once remarked that, after reading a single paragraph of a work, he knew whether the author had received a classical education. He based this judgment, not on the display of learning or the citing of classical references, but simply on the quality of the writing. Having […]
Campion, Santamaria and Pell: Gerard Henderson gives end-of-semester address
Author and and columnist Gerard Henderson gave last Thursday’s St Edmund Campion end-of-semester address. The Sydney Institute director gave an entertaining and interesting speech on anti-Catholic sectarianism in Australia, speaking from personal experience as the child of a Protestant father and Catholic mother. Dr Henderson focussed on several examples of sectarianism, from Irish Melbourne Archbishop […]
Dr Paul Morrissey: Goldsworthy’s story shows difference a life can make
Dr Paul Morrissey Campion President One of the great promises of our Lord is in John’s Gospel: “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (Jn 10:10) Ashley Goldsworthy, as evident in his memoirs, has lived – and continues to live – an abundant life. Originally written for the benefit of his […]
Former Campion Chairman awarded in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
Campion College board member and former Chairman Joseph de Bruyn was awarded the title AO in yesterday’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Mr de Bruyn served as Chairman of the Campion Institute Board for 17 years, officiating at every graduation ceremony until 2021, after stepping down as Chairman but remaining on the Board. Mr de Bruyn, […]
Campion to offer Honours course in 2023
Campion College has added a major boost to its academic program with the establishment of an Honours course. Today we are happy to announce we have received accreditation to teach the course Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts (Honours), allowing current students to extend their degree by a fourth year, while opening the door for […]
Minister: ‘important to know history to be able to deal with the present’
Campion welcomed MP Alister Henskens to speak at formal hall last week on his experience as a lawyer and a politician. Mr Henskens, NSW Minister for Skills and Training as well as Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, started off his career as a lawyer but spoke about his two great loves at university: philosophy […]
Curiouser and curiouser: Theatre Society takes on Alice in Wonderland in Skit Night
Basil Dore Campion Theatre Society Media Rep The 2022 Skit Night was a night of good fun, wacky ideas and utter nonsense. This year’s theme was ‘A Night in Wonderland’, continuing Campion Theatre Society’s annual tradition of running an original skit show in semester one. Society members took themes and characters from Lewis Carroll’s […]
Campion team triumphant in nail-biting volleyball tournament
Ashleigh Mills Third-Year Student A team of Campion students was victorious in a mixed community volleyball tournament held at Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday 21 May. It was a day of great fun and intense competition as more than 20 teams played off in different divisions. Each game consisted of three sets and each set […]
Delving into the Israel-Palestine conflict in Democratic Club talk
Isabelle Lindsay Democratic Club President The aerial attacks of May 2021 between Israel and Palestine prompted Campion’s Democratic Club to run a crash-course lecture series to explain the history of the conflict to students. The lectures were presented by Campion lecturer, Dr Bell, in week 5 and week 10. In the first lecture, Dr Bell […]
‘Failure motivates me’: army lieutenant and Campion alum shares wisdom
Lt Brendan Smith returned to his alma mater to speak to students about his military career since graduating from Campion in 2013. One overarching theme that came through Brendan’s Formal Hall talk was the importance of failure. He tried and failed several times to get into a sniper course, or to achieve the rank of […]
Campion lecturer Stephen Chavura writes on Christian influence on universities
Campion lecturer Stephen Chavura has written about Christianity’s contribution to universities in the new book, Christianity Matters in these Troubled Times. Edited by Kevin Donnelly, Christianity Matters looks at the myriad ways Christianity has influenced or directly contributed to life in Australia and the Western world, in health, education, welfare, literature, music and the arts. Dr Stephen […]
Parramatta Professionals Forum hosts bestselling author Ruben Quezada
On Friday 20 May the Parramatta Professional group hosted Ruben Quezada at Baba Ghanouj Parramatta. He spoke about Religious Freedom, covering his novel and film, The Persecution of the Catholic Church in Mexico in the 1920s, focussing on the message, “love is the way to the human heart”. Ruben Quezada is also the author of […]
Students get career tips from alumni
Sr M Luka Juenemann Student Life and Alumni Relations Officer On Thursday, 12 May, Campion alumni Fenelle McLaurin (class of 2012) and Madeleine Anthony (class of 2019) were joined by career education student Samantha Samrani to give current students tips on how to navigate their career journey, making use of the great foundation of […]
Autumn 2022 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
The autumn 2022 edition of Campion’s quarterly newsletter, Campion’s Brag, is now available to read online. In this edition, you can read about our recent events on campus, an update on our Capital Appeal Project and how you can support our End of Financial Year campaign. Read now: Campion’s Brag – Autumn 2022
Campion students take part in historical re-enactment of Gov Macquarie trial
Deon Testore President of Debating and Public Speaking Students from Campion and other universities came together for a historical re-enactment of Lachlan Macquarie’s turbulent time as Governor of NSW. “Judging the Macquaries” took place in NSW Parliament House in Sydney on Saturday 30 April, aiming to teach students about this period of history via a […]
Former Treasury Secretary John Fraser shares wisdom on how to be successful at Formal Hall
Formal Hall returned after the Easter break with a speech by John Fraser about how to be successful professionally. Among his many important positions, Mr Fraser was a long time member of the Reserve Bank of Australia, and served in the Treasury for over 20 years, including as Secretary. He also worked in the Australian […]
Tanya Davies talks about political career in intimate Q&A at Campion
Ashleigh Mills Democratic Club Vice President Campion’s Democratic Club had the pleasure of hosting Tanya Davies, NSW Member for Mulgoa, to meet with students and talk on a range of questions and topics on Monday evening. Students gathered in the dining hall for a sit-down discussion and Q&A, speaking to Tanya about her unusual […]
Columnist James Macpherson speaks on ‘Woketopia’
Journalist and opinion writer James Macpherson was our speaker at last week’s formal hall dinner at Campion. The Spectator Australia columnist and former Pentecostal preacher gave a fiery and entertaining speech about modern culture, making points from his recent book, Notes from Woketopia. He argued that the modern Western world doesn’t engage in debate any […]
Classics Week goes ahead despite rainy weather
Despite the ongoing rain in Sydney, the annual Classics Week took place at Campion last week. Classical ‘Olympics’ took place every day at lunch, as well as a Trojan war-themed debate, wrapping up with a toga party on Saturday. Third-year student Isabelle Lindsay and second-year Julian Vieira took the laurels for the women’s and men’s […]
‘Educating the whole person’ – Campion president talks Liberal Arts on podcast
Campion president Paul Morrissey joined the Robert Menzies Institute’ Afternoon Light podcast to talk about the liberal arts. The introductory page says the following: Robert Menzies was a firm believer in the value of a broad liberal education. The Menzies Government reinvigorated and greatly expanded Australia’s university system through both the implementation of the Murray Report […]
Peter Westmore speaks at Democratic Club event
Former president of the National Civic Council Peter Westmore addressed Campion students on his views on the Russia-Ukraine war. See photos of the event below.
New students matriculated at first Formal Hall of 2022
Five new students were matriculated into Campion’s first year cohort on Thursday at the first formal hall of 2022. It was also the first time formal hall has returned to the dining hall in two years, following the easing of restrictions in NSW. Campion president Paul Morrissey, the speaker for the evening, said it was […]
Campion students celebrate St Patrick’s Day
Everything was painted green last Thursday as students gathered together to put aside their Lenten penances for a day and celebrate the Feast of St Patrick. The Campion College Student Association threw its annual St Patrick’s Day party, where Irish-themed games ruled the evening: a potato-peeling competition, Ceilidh (bush) dancing, a baileys coin toss and […]
Campion graduate behind new magazine ‘Mathilde’
Ellen McCumstie is one of five women behind the creation of Mathilde, a new magazine for women. The Melbourne-based alumna graduated from Campion in 2015, where she embarked on her training as a registered nurse. We recently got in touch with Ellen about her role in the creation of Mathilde, which launched in November 2021: […]
Why homeschool? Graduate writes reflection
Monica Aarts Homeschooling is not for the faint hearted. Before having children, my husband and I were determined to homeschool our future children so that they would not miss out on the rich education our own schooling experience had deprived us of. We wanted our children to love our Catholic faith, to read the Good […]
Campion celebrates Matriculation in spite of wet weather
The heavy rain battering Sydney held off just long enough for Campion’s Matriculation to take place last Monday. The annual ceremony traditionally takes place at the front of the Toongabbie campus, where new students are robed in academic gowns and sign their names into Campion’s Matriculation Book. Campion president Dr Paul Morrissey welcomed each new […]
Wet start to the academic year with O-Week 2022
It wasn’t the sunny week of events and outings that normally typifies a Campion College O-Week, but our first-years still enjoyed five days of getting to know what life is like at Campion. New students got the chance to meet the lecturers and Campion’s other staff, while learning about academic and social life on campus. […]
Campion Directors tour construction site
On Friday the 18th of February, Campion College Directors and Trustees were given an exclusive tour through the Academic Centre construction site. Teams from Reitsma Constructions and Project Strategies provided an update on project development and showcased the work completed on the centre and residential halls to date. Check out photos from the tour below. […]
Summer 2022 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
The first 2022 edition of Campion’s quarterly newsletter, Campion’s Brag, is now available to read online. In this edition, you can read about the 2021 Campion Graduation, scholarship and bursary campaign and an update on our Academic Centre building project. You can also read stories and reflections from our recent events and more. Read […]
Campion kicks off 2022 with back-to-back Summer Programs
More than 50 participants took part in two back-to-back Summer Programs at Campion College. For many traveling interstate, it was the first time they were able to visit the Western Sydney campus, as state restrictions prevented some participants from attending last year. One interstate participant, Kiera, has been communicating with Campion staff about the degree […]
Campion College and re-enchanting the culture
In his Occasional Address at the Campion College graduation ceremony on Wednesday 15 December, journalist and author Greg Sheridan described the liberal arts college’s mission as nothing less than the re-enchantment of Western culture. Mr Sheridan, who recently wrote two Christian-themed books, said Campion’s three-year liberal arts degree was an antidote to the poisonous spread […]
Book Review: The Hardest Part is the Easiest: Exploring the Wisdom Literature with Pascal, Burke, Kierkegaard and Chesterton
Dr Paul Morrissey Campion President The wisdom literature of the Old Testament is a treasure trove made up of seven disparate books. Two of these books, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, contain many aphoristic sayings that remain fundamental to the western understanding of the good life. One of the more famous of these sayings, a favourite of […]
Greg Sheridan: we are living in a culture of disenchantment
This article is an adaptation of Greg Sheridan’s Occasional Address at Campion’s 2021 Graduation Ceremony: Modern liberalism, cut off from the sustenance of its Christian roots, is running mad down every dead end, diving into every poison creek, of extreme identity politics, racial politics, gender politics and, if not the war of all against all, […]
Parramatta Professionals Forum meets again after lockdown ends
After months of lockdown, the Parramatta Professionals Forum met up last week in Parramatta for lunch. Guest speaker Dr John Fahey gave a presentation on his time at the Defence Signals Directorate (1988-1996), as well as serving in several regimental and intelligence postings in the British and Australian armies between 1975 and 2014. After his […]
Campion lecturer Dr Jeremy Bell joins podcast to discuss Thomism
Philosophy lecturer Jeremy Bell recently sat down with Classical Theism podcast host John DeRosa to delve into some deep Thomistic discussions, named after medieval Catholic philosopher and theologian St Thomas Aquinas. Some of the issues covered in the 1.5 hour discussion include Thomistic hylomorphic dualism: what it is and whether it’s true. The pair also […]
Graduate priest marries graduate couple in Campion wedding
One of the very first priestly tasks undertaken by recently-ordained Campion graduate Fr Conor Power was officiating at the wedding of two other Campion graduates – including his own nephew. Seamus Coulson and Andrea Juanta, who both graduated from Campion College in 2017, tied the knot on 25 September this year, celebrated by Seamus’s uncle, […]
Campion Joins Partnership to Train Catholic Teachers Under New Model
The below article appeared on NewsDio on 23 November 2021. Read the full article here. Thanks to the collaboration between Campion and Catholic Education Tasmania, Catholic teachers in the making can undertake primary and secondary school studies, incorporating some of the units in the College’s religious curriculum. The cadet teacher training model is an […]
Class of 2021 Community Engagement and Leadership Award Recipients
Sr M Luka Juenemann Student Life and Alumni Relations Officer The ongoing Community Engagement and Leadership Award Program inspires students to do volunteering, take on leadership roles at Campion, and seek out opportunities for professional development. These activities encourage them to be pushed out of their comfort zones. This year’s recipients have been able to […]
Christians: The Urgent Case for Jesus in our World Book Review
Dr Paul Morrissey Campion President Norm Macdonald, the brilliant Canadian comedian who sadly passed away in September, was famous for his “take downs” of celebrities. He also enjoyed calling out the lack of courage of so-called brave comedians who poked fun at religion. In one interview he lamented the rise of hack atheist comedians, “It’s […]
The need for Christianity in Australia: Paul Morrissey and Greg Sheridan
Author and journalist Greg Sheridan sat down with Campion President Paul Morrissey over Zoom to discuss Greg’s latest book, Christians: The Urgent Case for Jesus in our World. As Foreign Editor for The Australian, Greg describes the journalist’s job as a “search for truth”, something that resonated strongly in his research for this book, which looks […]
Spring 2021 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
The final 2021 edition of Campion’s quarterly newsletter, Campion’s Brag, is now available to read online. In this edition, you can read about Campion’s building expansion and how to register for the Summer Program in January 2022. You can also read stories and reflections from our recent events, and much more. Read now: Campion’s […]
Nation’s first Liberal Arts college set to grow
The below article was published in The Catholic Weekly on 5 November 2021: Marilyn Rodrigues Australia’s pioneer Liberal arts college is set to grow, with the recent launch of the first stage of construction of a new academic wing. The $18.5 million project at Campion College in Sydney’s west will greatly boost the college’s student […]
Campion contributes to new book on Faith and Reason
Campion President Paul Morrissey has written a chapter of the new book, Faith and Reason: Vistas and Horizons. The collection of theological and philosophical reflections was edited by Nigel Zimmermann and former Campion lecturer, Sandra Lynch, and contains a foreword by Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher. Dr Morrissey has written Chapter 3, Logos and Love: Reason’s Tentative […]
Campion Debating win featured in Catholic Weekly
Campion’s win over Macquarie University in last week’s Archbishop’s Debating Cup grand final has been featured in this week’s edition of the Catholic Weekly: Campion College has scored a narrow victory over Macquarie University in this year’s Archbishop’s Debating Cup grand final, reflecting upon a topic which has puzzled theologians for two thousand years: “Did […]
Campion WINS Archbishop’s Debating Cup
The competition, which was held online this year, was the first since the inaugural event in 2019. For the past several weeks Campion has debated other university chaplaincy teams on such theological issues as the papal role in the canonisation of saints and the morality of adopting frozen embryos. Archbishop Fisher said he was deeply […]
Students learn how to break into the world of performing arts with CAPTIVATE
The CAPTIVATE Creative and Performing Arts Team working across Catholic schools in the Parramatta Diocese has been available for Campion students in two Q&A sessions over the past weeks. The first event on 6 October focused on music & digital arts careers, and the second one on 18 October on dance & drama. In the […]
Campion obtains GK Chesterton original signed books
Keziah Van Aardt College Librarian There is something elusively compelling about a book that is signed by its author. A handwritten signature is a very individual, personal touch on a printed book and seems to somehow bring to life the woman or man who wrote it. Among my treasured possessions is a book of verse […]
Stephen Chavura podcast looks at Menzies’s political beliefs in context
The Robert Menzies Institute has interviewed Campion history lecturer Stephen Chavura about his new book, The Forgotten Menzies, co-authored with University of Wollongong Professory Gregory Melleuish. The introductory page says the following: Modern debates on whether the Liberal Party should be ‘liberal’ or ‘conservative’ tend often to degenerate into an argument over what were the political […]
What actually is a Catholic education?
The below article was written by Campion graduate Christian Bergmann for Melbourne Catholic. View the full article here. On the agenda for the Plenary Council is the topic of Catholic education in Australia. The question posed for discussion is this: How might we better see the future of Catholic education (primary, secondary and tertiary) through a […]
Campion graduates give back in student mentoring program
Campion is well known for its strong sense of community, with students past and present often referring to the college network as “one big family”. We’re pleased to report that the ties between the greater student-graduate body have strengthened further over the past two years with the introduction of the Campion CONNECTions alumni mentoring program. […]
Campion victorious in semi-final of Archbishop’s Debating Cup
Sophia was the first speaker for Campion’s team, arguing negative. Campion College’s debating team emerged victorious from last night’s semi-final round of the Archbishop’s Debating Cup, knocking Sydney University out of the competition. The intense debate centred on the theologically tricky topic, “Is the canonisation of Saints an exercise of Papal infallibility?”, and was again […]
Campion President named adviser on Plenary Council
Dr Paul Morrissey has been appointed as an adviser to the Fifth Australian Plenary Council from next month. The council, which will take place in two assemblies over the next 12 months, will cover a wide range of topics relating to the future of the Catholic Church in Australia. Dr Morrissey said he was very […]
Work begins on $18.5m Campion building expansion
Campion president Dr Paul Morrissey (right) and Project Manager Shaun Naidu (Reitsma Constructions) oversee the first stage of construction at Campion College. Australia’s premier Liberal Arts college is about to undergo a significant building expansion after the first shovels were laid into the earth today. The $18.5 million project will see a new Academic Centre […]
Campion secures place in Archbishop’s Debating Cup Semi-finals after victory over ACU
Deon Testore Campion Debating Society President Campion College is on its way to the semi-finals of the Archbishop’s Debating Cup after defeating Australian Catholic University on Thursday over the topic, “should frozen embryos be adopted?”. I won the coin toss and decided that Campion would argue in the affirmative. Our first speaker in the online debate […]
Students check in on each other for R U OK? Week
This year, Campion held an R U OK? Week starting on national R U OK? Day on September 9. Senior students interested in psychology and counselling formed an R U OK? Team together with College Counsellor Scott Carroll and Student Life Officer Sr M Luka Juenemann to prepare for the activities. These included an anonymous […]
Graduate Fr Conor Power first priest ordained to Brisbane Oratory
Newly-ordained Oratory priest Fr Conor Power with Archbishop Mark Coleridge and Oratory Father Adrian Sharp. Photos: Alan Edgecomb, The Catholic Leader. Campion graduate Conor Power was ordained to the priesthood in the Brisbane Oratory on Saturday 11 September 2021, becoming the first man to do so. Below is an excerpt from an interview The Catholic […]
UK magazine compares Campion to mainstream Australian universities
In April, Campion President Dr Morrissey sat down for an interview with The Modern Conservative‘s Nick Holt about how Western Civilisation is treated in Australia’s universities. UK’s Flux magazine has featured the discussion in an article by Al Woods. Below are excerpts from the article: In recent times, there has been a significant shift in […]
Students host audio-only painting tutorial
Joshua Barratt Art Society President As many of us are struggling under lockdown, the Campion Art Society hosted an online event last Tuesday which promised to be relaxing. The plan was to follow a Bob Ross ‘The Joy of Painting’ tutorial without visuals – audio only. It was not long before the event took a […]
Anna Thérèse: pursuing music after Campion
Anna has been pursuing a musical career after graduating from Campion in 2019, and recently won the Songwriters’ on the Rocks live music competition in Sydney. We chatted with her about what this journey has been like and what’s in store. How soon after graduating from Campion did you create Anna Thérèse? I graduated […]
Why A Liberal Arts Education Is The Best Foundation For A Career In Finance
Forbes Magazine has published an insightful article on how a Liberal Arts education like Campion’s, based on the Liberal Arts degrees in the US, can be the best preparation for a career in finance, among others. See excerpts of the article by George Calhoun below, or read the entire article here. I don’t recall ever […]
Students attend online talk with former hostage
Ashleigh Mills Democratic Club Executive Last Thursday, a number of Campion students were generously sponsored by president Dr Paul Morrissey to attend an online talk entitled “Six Years a Hostage”, given by Steve McGown on his experience as the longest-serving prisoner ever to be captured by Al Qaeda. Steve walked through the harrowing years of […]
Campion students get special offer for music, theatre degrees
Theatrically- and musically-inclined students from Campion attended the online presentation. Sr M Luka Juenemann Student Life Coordinator Campion students interested in music, theatre and film now have the opportunity to explore these passions further with up to 50 percent credit off a degree at Excelsia College. Staff from Excelsia gave an online presentation on their […]
Dr Stephen Chavura joins podcast on cancel culture
Dr Stephen Chavura has joined a round table discussion on cancel culture in Australia in a Menzies Research Centre podcast. Hosted by MRC Executive Director Nick Cater, Dr Chavura was joined by Nicolle Flint MP and Rev. Peter Kurti to discuss how Australians are censoring themselves as online culture becomes more hostile to freedom of […]
Campion student catechists reflect on the past year
Campion students recently met with CCD Faith Education Officer Anita to share their pre-lockdown experiences of assisting with SRE.
Winter 2021 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
The Winter 2021 edition of Campion’s quarterly newsletter, Campion’s Brag, is now available to read online. In this edition, you can read about Campion’s Early Offer Scheme that is open to Year 12 students and how you can support our Regular Giving Campaign. Read stories and reflections from our recent events, and much more. […]
Anna Harrison: From Campion to YMT
Anna Harrison, Class of 2019, has had a busy two years since completing her studies at Campion. Shortly after finishing her final exams, the Wollongong local surprised family and friends with the news she had “answered the call” to be part of the 2020 Youth Mission Team (YMT). Pressing pause on plans to commence a […]
How this Campion student manages three degrees simultaneously
Campion second-year student Deon Testore is managing to do what most undergrads would think impossible: taking on three degrees at once. Deon enrolled in Campion’s liberal arts degree in 2020 despite already undertaking a double degree in law and communications at the University of Technology Sydney. We sat down with Deon in Semester 1 to […]
Campion pushes back semester 2 start date due to Sydney lockdown
Classes at Campion will be pushed back one week and held online for a short period at the start of semester two due to the ongoing lockdown in Greater Sydney. The College Executive came to this decision due to the heavy restrictions on movement and gatherings in Sydney, which look likely to extend beyond the […]
ACL event ban has reminded us of the threat to religious freedom in Australia
Dr Stephen Chavura History Lecturer Yesterday, the Western Australian government backed down from its decision to cancel a booking made by Australian Christian Lobby to run an event in state-owned — ie, taxpayer-funded — after originally justifying its actions with the claim the ACL has “views opposing the state government” and that its views “don’t align with the […]
Campion alumni form string orchestra, Sursum Corda
Having played with other string players for a number of Catholic events – weddings, Christmas carols, Artes Christi concerts – Robert van Gend (Class of 2014) knew that there were many talented Christian string players in Sydney who had little opportunity to play and perform. It was this thought and his interest in conducting that […]
Dr Stephen Chavura: how critical race theory divides us
Dr Stephen Chavura has appeared in a Menzies Research Centre podcast to discuss the dangers of critical race theory. Speaking to MRC Executive Director Nick Cater, Dr Chavura explains Critical Race Theory, which assigns the roles of victim or oppressor to people based on skin colour, and why it needs to be stopped. Dr Chavura […]
Western Civilisation. Now an optional extra for Australian students.
Stephen Chavura History Lecturer Under the current proposed Humanities and Social Sciences national curriculum review produced by the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority, it’s possible for students to remain completely ignorant of the foundations of Western civilisation. The 267-page Draft Curriculum is available here. The changes to the current curriculum, which include the removal […]
Campion students, alumni and friends team up to support crisis pregnancy centre
Sophia Shogren LifeChoice Campion Volunteers Coordinator A few weeks ago, LifeChoice Campion hosted a fundraiser for Diamond Women, a not-for-profit pregnancy crisis centre in Western Sydney. More than 75 people braved the cool temperatures to attend the event, which took place outdoors in the college’s courtyard. Guests were seated under marquees, with canapés and drinks […]
Melinda Tankard-Reist discusses the harms of pornography
Campion was honoured to have public speaker and women’s advocate Melinda Tankard-Reist give this year’s St Edmund Campion Address. The annual end-of-semester dinner was held on campus on Thursday 24 June, with reduced student numbers due to border closures which took effect shortly after the event. Melinda spoke to those assembled about the dangerous effects […]
Students get creative in Talent Night
Students took to the stage last month for the semester one Talent Night, performing a combination of musical numbers, comedic skits, acrobatics and more. See photos of the night below. Thank you to Cate Meese and Sophia Shogren for the photos.
What is the Purpose of our Universities?
Paul Morrissey Campion College President Australia’s universities need to spend less time focussing on research and international students, and more time improving and safeguarding the educational experience of those here at home. This was the message given by Federal Education Minister Alan Tudge in a speech at the Universities Australia Higher Education Conference last week. Tudge, quite rightly, reminded […]
Campion gets shout out in The Australian editorial
Campion College was mentioned as a specialist college in an editorial in The Australian over the weekend. In commenting on Federal Education Minister Alan Tudge’s remarks on the need for universities to “differentiate and specialise”: Diversification is already under way. The advent of smaller, specialist colleges such as Campion College and Alphacrucis College, both in Parramatta, has […]
Campion partners with Parousia to launch online Academy
Campion College has partnered with Parousia Media to launch a new online Catholic adult education school. Parousia Academy was launched over the weekend at the Marymount Mercy Centre in Sydney. Campion president Dr Paul Morrissey, one of the Academy’s lecturers, gave a miniature ‘teaser’ lecture on Christology at the launch, as a sample of […]
MP Hugh McDermott on Labor and Catholic social teaching
State Member for Prospect, Dr Hugh McDermott, addressed Campion staff and students at last week’s formal hall. Dr McDermott talked through his extraordinary career, which led him into politics in recent years, before becoming the local member for Campion’s electorate. A common theme running through Dr McDermott’s entertaining speech was his commitment to, and motivation […]
Dr Jeremy Bell: Lockdowns, liberty, and the meaning of politics: The COVID-19 pandemic and the case for anarchism
Dr Jeremy Bell In a letter from 29 November 1943 to his 18-year-old son Christopher, then in training with the Royal Air Force, the great novelist and scholar J.R.R. Tolkien wrote: “My political opinions lean more and more towards Anarchy (philosophically understood, meaning abolition of control not whiskered men with bombs) — or to ‘unconstitutional’ Monarchy.” This […]
Alumni triumphant in internal Campion soccer match
Campion students past and present took to the soccer field on Sunday to battle it out in an alumni vs current students soccer match. The match, which took place over most of the afternoon, took place on campus. Despite having a much smaller team, the alumni players were victorious. A special thanks to Cam and Hans, […]
Do the Dead rule the world? Affirmative wins third debate
The third round of Campion’s internal debating competition saw the affirmative team take victory for the first time. The topic for debate was That the Dead Rule the World. This round was held between the Ryder-Cheshire Girls’ House team, St John Chrysostom, arguing affirmative, with the off-campus boys’ house team, St Jude, on negative. Adjudicator Dr […]
From Delinquent to Dux: Campion student’s incredible journey of conversion
Marilyn Rodrigues The Catholic Weekly Deon Testore should not be here. At least that’s what some people would have had his parents believe two decades ago. Today the second year student at Campion College in Sydney’s west is a passionate defender of the life of the unborn. But that’s just one wonderful contradiction the young […]
Campion students compete at LIFTED Sports Day
Over a dozen students represented Campion College at the LIFTED Sports Day last Sunday, 16 May. Over 200 young adults, high school students, seminarians and priests from across Western Sydney gathered at Parramatta Marist High School, Westmead, for the Catholic Youth Parramatta initiative, now in its eleventh year. Following an outdoor Mass celebrated by Fr […]
Nursery rhymes inspire in theatre skit night
Paul Murphy Campion Theatre Society President Nursery rhymes was the theme of Campion Theatre Society’s annual Skit Night for 2021 – with a bit of a twist. Separated into smaller groups, society members have been hard at work crafting and rehearsing six original skits in between their studies over the semester. The performance was held […]
Second part of John Anderson-Dr Chavura interview now available
Part Two of Dr Stephen Chavura’s interview with John Anderson has been released. Campion’s history lecturer appeared recently on John Anderson’s Conversations podcast to discuss Western Civilisation, the link between slavery and racism, the Enlightenment, Nietzsche, Christianity and other topics. Part Two of the conversation, entitled “A Secular Nation”, is now available and can be […]
Campion partners with local organisations to launch Parramatta Professionals Forum
Campion College Australia, McAuley Hawach Lawyers and Blueprint Property have partnered to launch the Parramatta Professionals Forum. Executives at the tertiary liberal arts college, law firm and real estate agency hope the Forum will provide a space to contribute to the public debate, open up opportunities for dialogue with government and help deepen ties with […]
Intelligence vs Emotion? Negative team victorious in second debate
The second round of Campion’s internal debating competition took place on Thursday. The topic for debate was That Intelligence is a greater Human Asset than Emotion. Arguing for the affirmative was the AW Girls’ House team, St John Chrysostom, with the Boys’ Dorms team, St Jude, on negative. The affirmative team argued that intelligence, in comparison […]
Tackling politics in Democratic Club
By Isabelle Lindsay Democratic Club President and Ashleigh Mills Vice-President Campion’s Democratic Club hosted two speakers in recent weeks who enlightened gathered students on a variety of political topics. On 28 April Neil Quarmby, the leading expert in intelligence in regulation in the southern hemisphere, gave an introductory presentation on Australian regulation. Specifically, Mr Quarmby […]
Jeremy Bell: does Anzac Day glorify war?
Campion lecturer Dr Jeremy Bell addressed last Thursday’s formal hall on the topic of Anzac Day. His speech was a philosophical exploration of the debate over whether commemorating Anzac Day glorifies war. Dr Bell quoted a Spectator article, which stated Anzac Day “isn’t about glorifying war” but “about taking a moment to be grateful to those […]
John Anderson-Dr Chavura interview now available
Campion’s history lecturer Dr Stephen Chavura has co-authored a new book on Australia’s longest-serving Prime Minister, Robert Menzies. In The Forgotten Menzies, Dr Chavura and Greg Melleuish delve into the history of the founder of the Liberal Party, whom they describe as Australia’s “most thoughtful” PM. Dr Chavura recorded an interview with ABC Radio’s Phillip Adams […]
Autumn 2021 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
The Autumn 2021 edition of Campion’s quarterly newsletter, Campion’s Brag, is now available to read online. In this edition, we cover Campion scoring an impressive 96.9% on QILT’s most recent nationwide Student Experience Survey, reflections from our students, and ways you can support Campion’s mission as Australia’s leading Liberal Arts college, as well as much […]
Campion launches first fortnightly internal Debating Competition
Campion College has begun its first fortnightly internal debating competition, held between different Campion residential groups. The competition began on Thursday 22 April and will continue every other week until the end of semester one. The first debate was on the topic, That diplomacy is more effective than war, held between the girls’ dorm team, […]
Classics Week returns to Campion for first time in two years
Susanna Kent Classics Society President & Consul “For the whole earth is the tomb of famous men; not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions in their own country, but in foreign lands there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them, graven not on stone but in the hearts of men.” Pericles’ Funeral Oration […]
Salvatore Babones: who inherited Western Civilisation?
Campion welcomed American sociologist, writer and Associate Professor Salvatore Babones to speak at formal hall last week. Assoc. Prof. Babones gave assembled students and staff a fascinating lecture on the development of Western Civilisation in England, compared to Europe. His speech encompassed the history of the Anglo-Saxons, including the etymological origins of the various Gothic […]
Slavery, Nietzsche, Christianity and the West: John Anderson interviews Campion lecturer Stephen Chavura
Campion’s history lecturer Dr Stephen Chavura appeared today on John Anderson’s Conversations podcast. In Part I, the two discuss the demonisation of Western Civilisation, the link between slavery and racism, the Enlightenment, Nietzsche, and Christianity, amongst other topics. Dr Chavura, who teaches Australian and ancient history at Campion, brings his love of history into the […]
How is Western Civilisation treated in Australian Universities?
Our president Dr Paul Morrissey recently sat down with Nick Holt of The Modern Conservative podcast to discuss how Western Civilisation is treated in Australian universities these days, and at Campion in particular. In the podcast episode, released today, the two discuss how Campion students are encouraged to engage with the great thinkers and debates […]
We must gather the courage to confront ‘cancel culture’ mob
Stephen Chavura History Lecturer Holly Lawford-Smith is one of Australia’s top political philosophers and she is being targeted in an open letter by about 150 of her University of Melbourne colleagues for pushing “harmful ideology”. Lawford-Smith’s “harmful ideology” is her contention that the transgender rights movement is resulting in setbacks to biological women’s rights and […]
Theatre Society back bigger and better this year
I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being. Oscar Wilde The Campion Theatre Society is back with a bigger group and bigger plans for this year! After a […]
Students undertake training to become catechists in Sydney schools
Campion students were trained to be Special Religious Education catechists in Sydney public schools on Saturday. Led by Vincent Haber from the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD), the training covered the role of the SRE catechist, safeguarding, classroom management and using the curriculum. One of the participants reflects: “The training was very in-depth and covered […]
Students get a slice of Campion history at Formal Hall
Students and staff gathered for the second formal hall of the year – one more than Campion celebrated in 2020, as president Dr Paul Morrissey pointed out. The formal hall was held on Thursday, the Feast of the Annunciation, and hosted Campion board member James Power, whose father helped found the college. Mr Power gave […]
Students get unique insights into what awaits them post-Campion
“Insider’s Guide to the Job Market” session with Anthony Spata. Photo: Anna Burton By Lauren Brodie Third-year student Campion students received valuable insights in the job market during an information session on campus recently. The event, led by Anthony Spata from REACH Human Resources, was a wonderful opportunity for students to plan ahead for […]
Campion Student Association line up events for 2021
Campion College Student Association Executive Team: (L-R) President Campbell Evans, Secretary Sophia Shogren and Treasurer Cate Meese. Campus life will get a fresh start in 2021, with an array of events, performances, talks and more planned by the Campion College Student Association (CCSA). The main event for the year will be the Campion College Ball, […]
Campion the Number 1 BA in Australia Four Years in a Row
Australia’s first liberal arts college has held its place as the country’s number one Bachelor of Arts degree provider for four years running. Campion College, based in Western Sydney, scored an impressive 96.9 per cent on Quality of Entire Educational Experience in the 2019-2020 nationwide Student Experience Survey, released today by the federal government’s Quality […]
Students begin the year with Retreat
Campion’s annual student retreat took place over the weekend at the Benedict XVI Retreat Centre in Grose Vale, northwest of Sydney. Just over half the student body attended the retreat, which focused on evangelisation under the theme, ‘We are called to share the Gospel’. Guest priest Fr Suresh spoke on Friday night about his conversion […]
Formal Hall returns to Campion for first time in a year
Awards were handed out and announcements made at the first formal hall celebrated at Campion in over a year. The fortnightly dinner, a staple Campion tradition since the college’s foundation, was put on pause in March last year due to Covid-19 restrictions introduced to NSW. Staff and students reunited for the formal meal on Thursday […]
Students foster active listening in R U OK workshop
On Wednesday the 10th of March, resident counselor Scott Carrol and Campion College Student Association President Campbell Evans ran a lunchtime workshop equipping students with the processes and language of “active listening”. “Australians have a tendency to remain uneducated when it comes to mental health processes!” said Campbell. “This becomes explicit in our culture of […]
Campion’s first graduate priest celebrates Matriculation Mass
Campion began the academic year this week with our annual Matriculation Mass, celebrated by the college’s first graduate priest, Fr Reginald Chua. Fr Chua, who was ordained as a Dominican in December last year, returned to his alma mater for the first time since his ordination. Fr Chua was joined by Campion chaplain Fr Peter […]
See photos from O-Week 2021
O-Week 2021 wrapped up on Friday after five days of activities, seminars, introductions, outings and more. The action-packed week, organised by Campion Student Life Officer Sister M. Luka together with student leaders, introduced our first-year students to life at Australia’s first liberal arts college. Many of the students lived on-campus throughout the week, meeting the […]
Talking about the Liberal Arts on This Catholic Life podcast
What are the Liberal Arts and why are they relevant today? These are the questions tackled by Campion president Paul Morrissey on the This Catholic Life podcast. Dr Morrissey explains where the word ‘liberal’ comes from and what it means in a Liberal Arts education, while discussing a range of other issues including human flourishing, […]
Summer 2021 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
The Summer 2021 edition of Campion’s quarterly newsletter, Campion’s Brag, is now available to read online. In this edition, we look back at our 2020 Graduation Ceremony, reflect on the Summer Program and showcase our Scholarship and Bursary Programs. Read reflections from our students, news about our Capital Appeal campaign and much more. Read […]
No overseas travel? Consider a gap year at Campion
With 2021 shaping up to be another year of limited or no international travel, it can be tempting to give up on gap year plans altogether. But what if your gap year didn’t have to be spent living at home? What if you spent this year making friends, having fun and delving into some of […]
Interested in our Grad Cert in Religious Education (Primary)? We answer your FAQs
Thinking about enrolling in Campion’s Graduate Certificate in Religious Education (Primary) this year? Check out our answers to your frequently asked questions below. What is Campion’s Graduate Certificate in Religious Education (Primary)? Campion’s Grad Cert in Religious Education (Primary) is a qualification to teach Catholic theology at Primary School level. It is designed for […]
Campion “blissfully free” of identity politics, says researcher
The author of a new report which shows humanities courses at Australian universities are riddled with Identity Politics has described one institution as “blissfully free” of influence. Campion College, situated in Western Sydney, is a standout institution when it comes to teaching the humanities, according to Dr Bella d’Abrera, who authored the report for the […]
No ATAR? No problem! There’s more than one pathway into Campion
Did you know that there are a number of pathways that can help you gain the skills and qualifications necessary to commence your studies at Campion? The pathway that is relevant to you will be determined by your academic background. So whether you completed Year 12 recently or over a decade ago, have studied at […]
Double Summer Programs back on at Campion
Campion has rounded up two weeks of back-to-back Summer Programs in a welcome change following the turbulence and uncertainty of 2020. The four-day events gave dozens of high school students and graduates a taste of Australia’s number one Bachelor of Arts degree, including sample lectures and tutorials from our Liberal Arts degree, day trips, games, […]
Identity politics influences the humanities in Australia, new study shows
A new audit by the Institute of Public Affairs shows humanities courses offered at Australia’s top universities are riddled with identity politics. The study concluded that nearly half of all history, literature, politics and social studies subjects offered in Bachelor of Arts degrees were dominated or influenced by theories surrounding class, race and gender. “The […]
Campion farewells friends and welcomes new ones at graduation
The Campion College community was able to reunite with friends and family members for its 13th graduation ceremony at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta on Wednesday, 16 December. The college farewelled chairman Joe de Bruyn, who officiated on Wednesday at his last graduation ceremony as chairman, after 17 years. Joe will remain on the Campion […]
Campion lecturer: the link between A Christmas Carol, Camelot and Seinfeld
Campion lecturer Stephen McInerney has written a delightful reflection on Christmas looking at Seinfeld and English literature in The Australian. Dr McInerney has lectured in literature at Campion since its inception. This semester he will be teaching Medieval and Renaissance literature. His article is reproduced here: One of the more humorous if irreverent send-ups of […]
Fr Reginald Chua the first Campion graduate ordained a priest
Campion 2011 graduate Reginald Mary (formerly David) Chua has become the college’s first alumnus to be ordained to the priesthood. Fr Reginald was ordained in his hometown of Perth on Friday night, in which he gave a moving speech thanking his family, and his parents in particular, for being living examples of the Catholic faith. […]
Government commits $5m towards Campion building expansion
Education Minister Dan Tehan and Dr Paul Morrissey at Campion College. The Federal Government has thrown its support behind Australia’s first tertiary liberal arts institute, Campion College, by committing $5 million towards a building expansion. Minister for Education Dan Tehan announced the funding commitment on Thursday while visiting the campus in Toongabbie, in Sydney’s west. […]
Campion alum published in Theological Journal
A Campion alum has had an article published in the latest issue of the Journal of Theological Studies. In ‘Untangled Branches: The Edenic Tree(s) and the Multivocal WAW,’ Mark Makowiecki – who graduated from Campion in 2014 – tackles a puzzle which has long-vexed biblical scholars. The abstract reads: This narratological study of Genesis 2–3 examines […]
Campion Musical Director awarded Papal Knighthood
Campion Musical Director Bernard Kirkpatrick was given the great honour of receiving a Papal Knighthood to the Order of St Sylvester for his contribution to sacred music in Australia. Mr Kirkpatrick was awarded on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta, where he resides as Director of Music. He was […]
Br. Reginald talks about Campion, the Dominicans and racing to the priesthood ahead of ordination
Campion College’s first ordinand, Brother Reginald Chua (formerly David Chua), has discussed his degree and upcoming ordination in a candid interview online. Br Reginald, who is due to be ordained later this month, describes his “race” to the priesthood alongside a fellow Campion alum, both of whom joined the Dominican order in 2014. While his […]
Campion beats Australian universities in graduate satisfaction
Campion College has topped Australia’s universities in the Federal Government’s latest nationwide undergraduate graduate satisfaction survey. The 2020 Graduate Outcomes Survey, conducted by the government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), is completed by Australian tertiary education graduates about four months after finishing their courses. A solid 96.2 per cent of Campion graduates were […]
Campion celebrates end of academic year with Réveillon dinner
The evening was full of joy and gladness, partly due to the rarity of group events this year and partly because of the students’ excitement at finishing exams.
It’s official! Humanities graduates fare better than Science graduates in the job market
According to recent Australian census data, humanities graduates have slightly higher levels of employment than science graduates.
Campion praised on podcast
Campion got a shout-out during a discussion on the state of Australian universities on the Young IPA’s Generation Liberty video podcast with journalist and author Greg Sheridan. During a discussion about encroaching cultural Marxism and identity politics found in many humanities courses, Mr Sheridan pointed to Campion as an example of the liberal arts taught […]
Campion joins partnership to train Catholic teachers under new model
Campion College has partnered with Catholic Education Tasmania to deliver a new program to train Catholic teachers. The cadet teacher training model will allow aspiring Catholic teachers to undertake studies in primary or secondary schooling, including units from Campion’s religious education program. Run by the St Thomas Aquinas Teaching Schools Institute, the new model aims […]
Campion president: Apostolic letter commemorating St Jerome is a true gem
The below article appeared in The Catholic Weekly on 8 November 2020. See the print edition below at the end of the article. By Dr Paul Morrissey The Holy Father’s most recent encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, has somewhat overshadowed his apostolic letter, Scripturae Sacrae Affectus, released just a few days prior in September. The letter commemorates […]
Politics, morality and social issues discussed at Democratic Club Talk
Lecturers Dr Stephen Chavura and Dr Jeremy Bell led the discussion at the latest Democratic Club talk. The pair answered questions posed by students, with topics ranging from the Australian political system to abortion to Donald Trump. While Dr Chavura gave his take on certain topics from a Protestant lens, both he and Dr Bell […]
Students inspired to run for injured friend
A group of Campion students took part in the Three Bridges run in Parramatta on the weekend for their friend and fellow student April, who suffered a paralysis earlier this year due to a tumour found on her spine. The students, several of whom had never taken part in a running event, all sported badges […]
Original 1931 Communist bulletin discovered in Campion library book
An unusual discovery in a Campion library book has made it into the news, with the Spectator Australia featuring the recent finding of a Communist propaganda bulletin from 1931. Campion librarian Keziah Van Aardt was very surprised to see the rare document, which was uncovered by a student researching for an essay. Read her account […]
‘The Forgotten Menzies’ – Campion academic co-writes book on Australian Prime Minister
Campion history lecturer Dr Stephen Chavura has co-written a book on Australia’s longest-serving prime minister, Robert Menzies. The Forgotten Menzies, co-authored by Dr Chavura and Campion academic board member and honorary fellow Greg Melleuish, provides a new look at Menzies which seeks to “transform your understanding of the beginnings of the Liberal Party”, according to […]
Spring 2020 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
The Spring 2020 edition of Campion’s quarterly newsletter, Campion’s Brag, is now available to read online. In this edition, we’re excited to announce details of our upcoming Summer Program, to be held over four days in January 2021. Read reflections from our students, updates on staff and much more. Read now: Campion’s Brag – […]
Theatre Society puts on a big show
By Andrew Murphy Campion Theatre Society Secretary Last Friday, the Campion Theatre Society put on a skit night – our first and only event for 2020. While the event was meant to take place in semester one, with a larger play to be performed this semester, the coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions meant the play had […]
Students invited to consider their vocation
Dr Paul Morrissey (left) and Fr Peter Kruk give insight on each of their vocations. By Kate Fanning Chaplaincy Coordinator Campion students were treated last night to a vocational discernment evening, during which they were invited to consider which vocation God might be calling them to. Campion staff offered wisdom garnered from their own experience […]
Students celebrate Our Lady of the Holy Rosary feast day
Last week, students gathered on the lawn in front of a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary to pray together in honour of the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. Led by chaplain Fr Piotr Kruk, the night began with a Eucharistic procession, followed by the recitation of the rosary, ending with benediction […]
Jane Eyre: proto-feminist or traditionalist? Campion alum writes
“Was Jane Eyre a proto-feminist, or were her actions based on traditional values?” asks Campion alumna Johanna O’Farrell. In a piece published in Mercatornet, Johanna examines one of English literature’s greatest heroines: Jane Eyre, the eponymous character of Charlotte Bronte’s Victorian masterpiece, is arguably one of Western literature’s greatest heroines. If literature could canonise […]
Who was Jesus? writes Dr Paul Morrissey
A recent national survey in the US focussing on the beliefs of Christians has garnered some media attention. As a theologian, I was particularly interested in one of the survey questions: “Is Jesus the first and greatest being created by God?” Ligonier Ministries, a Florida-based Reform Church, who conducted the survey, took this question from […]
Honorary Fellow Giles Auty dies
Campion College Australia expresses its sadness at the sudden passing of honorary Campion Fellow Giles Auty. Mr Auty, an art critic and journalist, gave the St Edmund Campion speech in 2009 and attended several of Campion’s graduations. Both he and his wife Annouchka were longtime supporters of Australia’s first liberal arts college and Dr Paul […]
Campion honorary Fellow wins prestigious Ratzinger theology prize
Distinguished theology professor and honorary Campion College Fellow Dr Tracey Rowland has been awarded the prestigious Ratzinger Prize for Theology. Dr Rowland achieved the double honour of being both the first Australian and the third female to win the highly-prized award, which was established in 2010 by the Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Foundation to support “theological […]
More than half of student body achieves top grades
An impressive 51 per cent of Campion students were awarded for receiving high distinction- and distinction-average marks last semester. The Dean’s Merit List awards were handed out during an ‘informal’ hall dinner last week – an outdoor substitute for Campion’s traditional formal hall dinners, which are usually held on a fortnightly basis throughout each semester. […]
Bringing the Liberal Arts to high schoolers: Dr Jeremy Bell
With HSC students now taking the Studies in Catholic Thought course for the first time, Campion’s Dr Jeremy Bell gives some insight into how the program, which introduces high school students to the liberal arts, took shape. This article appeared in The Catholic Weekly on 26 September 2020: At the beginning of this year, I had […]
Fr Paul Stenhouse honoured in tribute book
Within a year of his death in November 2019, Fr Paul Stenhouse MSC, the long-time editor of Annals, has been honoured in a special book of tributes. Paul Stenhouse: A Distinctive and Distinguished Missionary of the Sacred Heart contains a range of chapters by friends and associates – fellow MSC priests (including the movie critic, […]
Students take to the stage outdoors for first talent night of the year
For the first time this year, students took to the stage for the traditional Second Semester Talent Night. The first talent night of the year was scrapped after the pandemic forced classes online, but students, who returned to campus this semester, decided to hold a talent night in the open air on Friday. The variety […]
Alumni share wisdom with students
On 15 September five alumni gathered online to share the wisdom of their experience since leaving Campion. Students gathered on campus to hear the alumni cover teaching, music therapy, marketing, administration and married life on this second Zoom Career Night with Alumni. Two alumni spoke about their experiences after graduating and these presentations were followed […]
‘Grandma took her life yesterday’ – Campion alum criticises euthanasia laws
Campion alum and 2008 graduate Madeleine Dugdale has written an impassioned critique of Victoria’s euthanasia laws in online magazine Mercatornet, drawing on the recent death of her husband’s grandmother by euthanasia: My husband’s grandmother took her life yesterday in a Victorian nursing home. After 87 years of a life well-lived, she swallowed state-sanctioned poison […]
Campion Lecturer Awarded ‘Cassiodorus’ Lectureship in Philosophy
Senior philosophy academic Dr Amitavo Islam has been named the first Cassiodorus Lecturer in Philosophy at Australia’s leading liberal arts institute, Campion College. Named after the sixth-century Roman statesman and promoter of the liberal arts, Cassiodorus, the lectureship has been awarded to Campion by the Eusebius Trust, a long-time benefactor, in recognition of the college’s […]
Campion academics discuss Great Books of the West
Two of Campion’s current academics recently sat down with the Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation for a video series called ‘The Great Books of the Western Canon’. Hosted by Campion’s former literature lecturer Dr Stephen McInerney, the video series delves into Plato’s Apology and Machiavelli’s The Prince with Dr Jeremy Bell, as well as Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex and […]
Debating kicks off at Campion again
Last Thursday we had a fiery debate to kick start debating back on campus! The debate was was a joint event between the Campion Debating and Generation Liberty societies, the latter aiming to promote the values of liberty, democracy, and free markets. Hence why the debaters were contesting whether or not “economic inequality is a […]
Inside the Vatican features Campion – ‘Australia’s Groundbreaking Catholic College’
Inside the Vatican magazine has featured Campion College in its August-September issue, calling it “Australia’s groundbreaking Catholic College”. The monthly journal, which is published in half a dozen countries across the world, featured an op-ed by Campion president Dr Paul Morrissey: There can be no doubt in anyone’s mind that we are living in […]
Campion hosts Career Night with Alumni
On Wednesday 19th August, Campion College held its first Career Night with Alumni for 2020. While students and staff gathered in the St Edmund Campion Building Lecture Theatre, alumni presenters joined via Zoom. The focus of this Career Night was on research, higher education, communications/PR and non-for-profit management, as well as service in religious institutions […]
Winter 2020 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
The Winter 2020 edition of Campion’s quarterly newsletter, Campion’s Brag, is now available to read online. In this edition, read a defence of the humanities and why they’re worthwhile studying, written by Dr Boschiero, Dean of Studies, reflections from alumni and more. Read now: Campion’s Brag – Winter 2020
Art, Science and Religion in the Renaissance – video now online
Campion’s Winter Workshop lecture, “Art, Science and Religion in the Renaissance” is now available to view online. Dean Dr Luciano Boschiero gave the lecture as part of a series of ‘Winter Workshops’ held for prospective students on campus during the mid-year break in July. Watch the video above.
Dr Jeremy Bell – Is there really a ‘time to kill’?
Campion lecturer Dr Jeremy Bell has written an editorial for The Catholic Weekly reflecting on the death penalty, in light of the recent death sentences carried out on prisoners in the United States. The article is reprinted below with permission from the author: Last week in Terre Haute prison, Indiana, three men were given lethal […]
Why the Humanities Matter – by a Campion alum
Campion alumna Anna Hitchings has written a strong defence of the study of the humanities and the arts for Catholic Voice, the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese’s newspaper. In it she explains how her own experience of Campion’s liberal arts degree has helped her in every aspect of hr life: The Australian government’s recent decision to slash university […]
Campion Students to Return to Campus for Second Semester
Campion College will welcome students back to its Sydney-based campus for the second semester of 2020. With preparations being made for a return to face-to-face classes later this month, President Dr Paul Morrissey said he and the other staff are looking forward to having the students at Campion again. “I’m delighted to be able to […]
We eradicate the humanities at our peril – Dr Luciano Boschiero
Campion Dean and history lecturer Dr Luciano Boschiero has used an Italian fresco from the Renaissance to illustrate why the humanities are inherently valuable and worth studying, in a piece for the Catholic Weekly. If you would like a simple and clear artistic expression of why the Federal Government’s proposed reform of university funding, especially […]
Let’s save the Humanities instead – Dr Paul Morrissey in Spectator
In an article in the Spectator Australia magazine, Campion president Dr Paul Morrissey has defended the role of the humanities in our universities, in response to the government’s recent decision to hike up costs for degrees.* In announcing a major overhaul of university fees last Friday, Education Minister Dan Tehan said: “universities must teach […]
Arts students hit hardest by government changes to university fees – Dr Paul Morrissey
Campion president Dr Paul Morrissey has given a strong defence of arts degrees in an interview with the Catholic Leader: A Catholic academic has defended the value of popular arts degrees after the Federal Government announced sweeping changes to high education funding aimed at producing “job-ready graduates”. “It’s a shame to send a message […]
‘More to education than training’ – Campion featured in The Australian
Campion has been featured in today’s edition of The Australian in an article about the government’s recent decision to hike costs for humanities degrees in public universities. While these fee increases do not affect Campion, a private institution, president Dr Paul Morrissey has raised concerns about what this move says about the government’s attitude towards […]
How identity politics can only lead to anger – and violence | Dr Paul Morrissey
Below is an excerpt from Campion president Dr Paul Morrissey’s article in The Spectator Australia online, published today. In these past two weeks identity politics has been thrust into the mainstream with an almost religious force. We have seen the “confession” of Minneapolis mayor, Jacob Frey to Black Lives Matter protestors. After not fulfilling his penance (abolishing the […]
Campion featured in Australian Intellectual Catholic Life contributions
Campion College has been featured in an essay detailing the many contributions to Catholic Intellectual Life made by Australians. The Australian Catholic Historical Society has published a detailed list of the achievements of Australian Catholics to numerous fields, including philosophy, theology, literature, apologetics and university and college life. Campion was mentioned under its own category […]
Four Campion students featured in news
Four of Campion’s current and former students made headlines this week, with articles appearing in three publications. On Sunday, the Spectator magazine published an article by alumna Fenelle McLaurin about the “religious illiteracy” of the country’s leaders while The Catholic Weekly published a reflective piece by student Aidan Shogren, and The Catholic Voice featured […]
Hope in a time of pandemic
Campion president Dr Paul Morrissey has written an uplifting peace on maintaining hope during the Coronavirus lockdown in the latest edition of The Catholic Weekly: Hope is indeed a good thing and for Catholics it is one of the theological virtues we receive at baptism. At this time of confinement, it is important for us to […]
Campion to take part in Australia’s first virtual careers expo
Campion College has joined forces with some of Australia’s largest universities and higher education institutions to organise the nation’s first ever virtual careers expo, as major career expos are cancelled across Australia due to COVID-19. The joint effort, driven by Torrens University, is a significant move by Australian higher education institutions, ensuring that high school […]
Autumn 2020 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
The Autumn 2020 edition of Campion’s Brag is now available. This edition features a message from our president about the changes to the college in view of COVID-19, an article on our Bachelor of Arts degree recently being rated No 1 in the country, reflections from alumni and more. Read now: Campion’s Brag – […]
Campion launches new video series ‘Theology Thursdays’
Campion College has launched the first episode of a new video series called Theology Thursdays. Each week, Campion President Dr Paul Morrissey will discuss an important or interesting issue of theology in a short, easily-digestible video discussion. The first episode, launched today on Holy Thursday, looks at the Catholic theology surrounding the Feast of Easter in […]
2019 Noreen Mavis Daley Poetry Prize Winner Announced
The Noreen Mavis Daley Poetry Prize was endowed by the late Royston Porthouse in memory of his mother. The prize is open to all students currently enrolled in a Campion program of study. Entrants must submit an original, unpublished poem not exceeding 50 lines. There are no generic or thematic constraints. The 2019 Prize was awarded […]
President records video message to students and supporters
Hello, my name’s Dr Paul Morrissey, President of Campion College. I don’t need to tell you that these are extraordinary days and, like everywhere else in Australia and around the world, Campion College has been affected. We, for the first time, have had to move to an online way of learning, suspending classes two weeks […]
Campion president instructs youth ministers
“Who is God for you?” This is how Campion President Paul Morrissey addressed the Youth Ministry Masterclass, held at Campion by Catholic Youth Parramatta last month. Dr Morrissey was the keynote speaker at the single-day event, attended by over 40 youth ministers. Catholic Outlook has published a write-up of the event: More than 40 youth […]
Campion to livestream daily Mass
Campion College will be livestreaming daily Mass from today via its Chaplaincy Facebook page. Since Monday’s closure of public church services and Campion’s decision to move to online classes, the Campion chaplaincy has made the decision to continue its regular daily Mass online for the benefit of its students and the Catholic community in Australia. […]
COVID-19: Further update from Campion President
Campion will suspend classes for two weeks, then recommence online. Update from Campion President Paul Morrissey regarding Covid-19 23 March 2020 In consideration of the widespread shutdown of businesses, churches and other institutions announced last night by the government, we have decided to suspend classes for two weeks and move to an online teaching mode […]
Campion update on Coronavirus
Letter from the President regarding COVID-19 18 March 2020 In light of recent announcements regarding public health and COVID-19, I am writing to inform you of the measures Campion College has taken to date as well as our plans for the coming weeks. Campion College has had in place cautionary measures to ensure the health […]
Campion tops Australian universities with number 1 BA degree
Campion College’s Bachelor of Arts degree has been rated the first in the country by student satisfaction, according to the latest data. The results, released today by the Federal Government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), showed a 96.3 per cent overall satisfaction rate with the quality of Campion’s liberal arts degree in 2018 […]
Was Shakespeare a Catholic? Campion grad gives talk
Angela Schumann speaking at Campion’s Shakespeare & Popular Culture Conference in 2019. Campion graduate and Shakespeare scholar Angela Schumann delivered a compelling and comedic talk on “Shakespeare and Catholicism” in Melbourne last week. Angela, who is completing a PhD on Shakespeare at Monash University, spoke at Theology at the Pub on Monday to […]
Campion attracts students from every state and territory in 2020
Campion has recorded its largest number of students living on campus in the college’s history, with students coming from every part of the country, from Hobart to Alice Springs. Australia’s first Liberal Arts institute now houses more students living on-campus than off this year, with 56 people, or 65 per cent of the student body, […]
Campion lecturer writes about poet Clive James in Quadrant
Late poet Clive James was a better poetry critic than a poet, according to Stephen McInerney, Campion’s senior literature lecturer. Dr McInerney, who is currently working as the Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation’s Academic Director and Deputy CEO, has written a feature article on the Australian poet for the new edition of Quadrant magazine. See the […]
Bishop celebrates Campion matriculation
Bishop Columba Macbeth-Green of the Wilcannia-Forbes Diocese celebrating Mass at Campion’s Matriculation. Campion College welcomed 41 new students yesterday at its 15th matriculation, which began with Mass celebrated by Bishop of Wilcannia-Forbes, the Most Reverend Columba Macbeth-Green. President Dr Paul Morrissey welcomed the students and their families, saying the ceremony marked their entrance into a […]
Western Civilisation speaks for itself: Spectator Online
Campion president Dr Paul Morrissey has written a strong defence of the study of Western Civilisation in today’s Spectator online: There’s been a bit of buzz in the news this week about the Ramsay Centre’s new Bachelor of Arts degrees in Western Civilisation, which are about to begin at the universities of Queensland and Wollongong. As […]
‘Campion is one of the best things I have ever done’
One of our own students – and formerly Campion’s full-time chef – has been featured on the front page of this week’s Catholic Weekly. Tom Galouzis, who was hired as a chef in 2017, ended up enrolling as a student. Now that he is about to begin his third and final year at Campion, […]
Campion graduate featured in The Record
Campion graduate Francesca McGinnity was recently featured in The Record, the official publication of the Archdiocese of Perth. In the article, she discusses how the opportunity to study philosophy in an environment where her faith played an important role in the learning process prompted her decision to move from Perth to Sydney three years ago. […]
Summer 2020 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
In the latest edition of Campion’s Brag, we look back at our 2019 Graduation Ceremony, meet our new Student Life/Alumni Relations Officer and CCSA Executive, reflect on Summer Program and announce our new Graduate Certificate in Religious Education (Primary). Read now: CAMPION’S BRAG – SUMMER 2020
Campion’s Grad Cert featured on CathNews
Campion’s new online Grad Cert in Religious Education (Primary) was featured today on CathNews! We’re very excited about our first post-graduate course, developed with the expertise of Professor Gerard O’Shea to offer primary school teachers the intellectual and practical skills needed to excel in RE. Read the article below: College on course to teach teachers […]
Study reveals long-term ROI of liberal arts education
While many high school graduates focus on the short-term return on investment (ROI) of tertiary vocational studies, a recent study has found that liberal arts degrees offer substantially higher ROI in the long run. According to a new report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW), the average ROI for liberal […]
Double the fun as Campion runs back-to-back Summer Programs
Following the success of the Winter Program in 2019, Campion made the bold decision to host back-to-back Summer Programs in January 2020. It was a decision made with both excitement and slight trepidation, but when we had filled almost half of the available spaces within two weeks of opening registrations, we knew we were preparing […]
Campion pays tribute to Sir Roger Scruton
Dr Paul Morrissey and Campion College express their condolences to the friends and family of the great philosopher Sir Roger Scruton, who passed away yesterday. Campion was fortunate enough to have Sir Roger visit Campion in 2014 and give several lectures on the importance of the university in preserving culture. May he rest in peace. […]
Religious freedom bill to test our national identity
Campion’s history lecturer Dr Stephen Chavura has written an article in today’s Australian about the much-discussed religious discrimination bill which is in the process of being finalised: No one could have predicted 20 years ago that religious freedom would become a vexed issue in our free and apparently secular country. Of course, our nation can talk […]
Journalist Greg Sheridan: Campion a ‘wonderful’ institution
Campion College received a strong endorsement on Sky News last night from The Australian foreign editor Greg Sheridan, who named Campion as a “wonderful institution” on Peta Credlin’s show. Greg and Peta discussed the former’s recent book God is Good for You: A Defence of Christianity in Troubled Times, in which he uses Campion as an example of […]
Campion celebrates its 12th graduation
Campion’s 12th graduating class received their undergraduate degrees on Wednesday 11 December during a ceremony at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta. The day began with a breakfast on campus for family and friends. Later, everyone gathered at the cathedral for Mass, celebrated by the Very Reverend Anthony Percy, followed by the graduation. Professor of Bioethics […]
Dr Jeremy Bell: Is environmental sin possible?
Dr Jeremy Bell, who lectures in philosophy, theology and history at Campion, has written an op-ed in this week’s Catholic Weekly in response to Pope Francis’s suggestion of adding ecological sins to the Catholic Catechism: Pope Francis recently mooted the idea of adding to the Catechism the “sin against ecology” or the “ecological sin”. The […]
Liberal arts set to boom in 2020?
An article in US online magazine Inc. posits that liberal arts degrees are set to rise significantly in 2020 according to expert research: With “software eating the world” and just about every business becoming, in some way, a tech business, it’s no surprise that many experts (and a whole lot of worried parents) have argued that getting […]
Academic year wraps up at Campion
Another academic year has come to an end as Campion celebrated its annual Reveillon dinner and award ceremony last week. Awards for the Frank Sheed Public Speaking Competition were handed out as follows: 1st place: Pearce Lyall (third year student) 2nd place: Anna Harrison (third year student) 3rd place: Timothy O’Hare (first year student) Prizes […]
Friend of Campion Fr Paul Stenhouse passes away
Fr Paul Stenhouse speaking at the Chesterton Conference at Campion in October. Dr Paul Morrissey and Campion College Australia wish to express their sadness at the passing of Campion friend and supporter Fr Paul Stenhouse on Tuesday. Fr Paul had long been battling with cancer before he passed away peacefully in his sleep, exactly one […]
Liberal arts feature pinpoints Campion
The Aurora Magazine has featured Campion College in an article about the liberal arts in this month’s issue. The article, by Darrell Croker, explores the origins of liberal arts colleges in the United States, and then looks at how Campion College followed these examples to create a unique institution in Australia. He writes: While liberal […]
Campion student featured in newspaper
The Southern Cross newspaper has featured Campion incumbent graduate Rainier Juanta on his decision to leave Adelaide to study at Campion. Campion a good move for Adelaide youth NEWS Following in the footsteps of his sister Andrea, young Adelaide Catholic Rainier Juanta is enjoying being able to pursue his tertiary studies at Campion College in […]
Spring 2019 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
Campion College Australia’s latest issue of Campion’s Brag has been released. The spring edition includes write-ups of the Campion Women’s Lunch, the Annual Ball, the Frank Sheed Public Debating Competition, testimonies from students and alumni and more. Read now: CAMPION’S BRAG – SPRING 2019
Chesterton Conference tackles economics
Campion College has once again hosted the annual conference of the Australian Chesterton Society, which this year was held on Saturday October 19, and attracted more than 60 participants from various parts of Australia. The conference focused on the theme, “Reclaiming the Economy: A Chesterton Alternative”. It examined the social philosophy of G.K. Chesterton, which […]
Inaugural Shakespeare Conference a hit
Some of Australia’s most prominent Shakespearean scholars descended on Campion College over the weekend to deliver papers on the world’s greatest playwright at the Shakespeare and Popular Culture Conference. Campion’s Centre for the Study of Western Tradition hosted the two-day event, which saw academics, dramatists, historians and philosophers engage in discussions of the Bard and […]
Martyn Iles gives his ‘8 rules for life’ at Campion
Australian Christian Lobby director Martyn Iles visited Campion last night to speak at the college’s fortnightly formal hall dinner. Martyn opened by referring to his last visit to Campion in 2014, during a debate with the Lachlan Macquarie Institute. “I must say it’s very gracious of you to invite me back to address the losing […]
Winners of Public Speaking Competition for 2019
The quality at the Frank Sheed Public Speaking Competition this week was possibly the highest it has ever been, according to adjudicator Dr Jeremy Bell. Students picked one of three topical subjects to to present their short speeches on: Does Australia need a Religious Discrimination Bill? “Australia’s asylum seeker policy is unchristian.” Discuss. Do women […]
Kyle Sandilands’ Virgin Mary slur was vile but he shouldn’t be sacked
Our media and communications officer Anna Hitchings wrote the following op-ed in The Australian on Tuesday 1 October 2019. The text of the article is reprinted in full with the permission of the author: Christians are right to be angry, but Kyle Sandilands should not be sacked over his Virgin Mary comments. No matter how thick-skinned […]
Call to return universities to centres of education, not vocational training
An article in today’s edition of The Australian calls for a return to the original purpose of a university: to provide an education for those who want to pursue knowledge for knowledge’s sake, rather than exist as an institution to provide vocational training. The piece by professors Madeleine Beekman and Ofer Gal criticised a recent […]
See photos from Campion Ball
The 2019 Campion College Ball was another hit. The Campion College Student Association spent all week preparing the grounds to look like a secret or enchanted garden – this year’s theme. Fairy lights bedecked the cloisters, hall and dancing marquee, while little candles and vases of flowers dotted the tables and grounds. Over 230 people […]
Students stun at last talent night of the year
Campion’s last talent night of the year featured an impressive and entertaining array of different acts of music, theatre, recitation and dance. The performances were many and varied, with satirical theatrical scenes rubbing shoulders with moving musical performances, original songs and poetic recitations. The night was hosted by students James Landon and Aidan Shogren. See […]
Filmmaker delivers empowering speech at formal hall
Christian filmmaker Simon Hunter gave a stirring speech at last night’s formal hall at Campion, earning him a standing ovation from the student body. Mr Hunter, whose directing credits include Jesus, the Gamechanger and The Custodian, is originally from Western Sydney, not far from Campion College. He told those assembled about the enviable opportunities he’d had throughout […]
Two new students matriculate into Campion
Two new students were matriculated into the Campion student body at last week’s formal hall dinner. Naomi McClarty and Julie Georges received their academic gowns and signed the College Matriculation book, formally becoming Campion College students. Staff and students were treated to an enlightening address by Dr Charbel Sandroussi, consultant surgeon at the Royal Prince […]
Meet the pro-life generation – student featured in Daily Telegraph
Bethany Marsh’s op-ed in the Daily Telegraph Campion College third-year student Bethany Marsh has made it into the Daily Telegraph newspaper with an op-ed on the NSW abortion bill. Bethany, who has been very proactive in protesting the legislation over the past few weeks, has given her take on the fallout from the bill in […]
Vale Tim Fischer
Tim Fischer delivers the St Edmund Campion Address in 2012. Campion College expresses its regret over hearing the news of Tim Fischer’s death today. Mr Fischer, 73, passed away last night following a long battle with cancer. The former Ambassador to the Holy See delivered the St Edmund Campion Address in June 2012, speaking to […]
Campion students turn out in big numbers to pro-life rally
Campion students amidst the thousands who attended the pro-life rally in Martin Place. Photo: Giovanni Portelli Photography A large proportion of the Campion College student body joined the thousands of peaceful protesters in Sydney last night to protest the abortion bill being debated in the NSW Parliament. Third-year student Bethany Marsh was one of […]
Senator heads Campion’s Women’s Lunch
Campion College opened its doors to welcome 80 women for the Campion Women’s lunch. The aim of the lunch was to celebrate the achievements of Campion College, and acknowledge those women who are excelling in their careers, family life and education. On arrival the women were welcomed by the president of the College Dr Paul […]
Winter 2019 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
Campion College Australia’s latest issue of Campion’s Brag has been released. Inside this edition: Author Rod Dreher’s Australian tour Campion’s Appeal Dinner Reflections on Winter Program And more! Read now: CAMPION’S BRAG – WINTER 2019
Campion hosts record number of Winter Program participants
A record 50 high school students and young adults attended this year’s Winter Program. Below is a summary of the three-day event, with a gallery showing highlights. The jam-packed program introduced participants to Campion’s unique Liberal Arts degree while giving them a chance to live on campus and experience life as a student – peppered […]
End-of-semester speech with Rev. Peter Kurti now online
We welcomed Anglican minister Peter Kurti to give this year’s end-of-semester St Edmund Campion address. Peter spoke to staff and students about how culture in Australia is in the midst of a struggle, affected by political factions, identity politics and political correctness.
Rod Dreher Tour a success
Bestselling author Rod Dreher spent a week down under to discuss his book The Benedict Option, and address the unique plight Christians find themselves in. Hundreds of people turned up to hear him speak in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. In Brisbane and Sydney, Rod talked about the crises Christians in the West face – of meaning, […]
Rod Dreher Meets Students
Bestselling author Rod Dreher arrived in Australia this week ahead of his speaking tour. He visited Campion yesterday to see the college and meet its students. Mr Dreher joined the students at lunch and spent a couple of hours chatting with them. Mr Dreher is in Australia for a week to speak about his bestseller The […]
Autumn 2019 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
Campion College Australia’s latest issue of Campion’s Brag has been released. Inside this edition: Shaun Hyatt interviews Dr Paul Morrissey, President of Campion New students matriculate into Campion with Mass, Ceremony & BBQ lunch. A reflection on the life of a dear Campion friend, Dr Felice Zaccari And more! Read now: CAMPION’S BRAG – AUTUMN […]
Remembering Les Murray
From left to right: Sam Rebecchi, Les Murray, Paul Morrissey and Karl Schmude, alongside portrait of Les Murray titled ‘Les, The Poet Larrikin’ by Bob Baird (2015). Les Murray is regarded as one of Australia’s greatest poets. A longtime friend and supporter of Campion College, Mr Murray was dubbed our ‘Poet Laureate’ after his […]
Campion College degree rated Australia’s #1 BA
Campion College Australia boasts the most highly-rated Bachelor of Arts degree in the country by student satisfaction, according to the latest Quality Indicators for Learning and teaching (QILT) results. The undergraduate Student Experience Survey for 2018 revealed Campion College scored 95 per cent in overall quality of educational experience – outstripping the national average of […]
Beware the choke tackle of Diversity Inc
By Stephen Chavura In the seminal textbook of liberalism, On Liberty (1859), John Stuart Mill depicted a Victorian England full of prudishness and prejudice, describing social convention, rather than the government, as the greatest threat to freedom of speech. In some ways little has changed, for it is not the government that has sought to punish Israel […]
30 Students Matriculate at Campion
Campion Welcomes 30 New Students This week, Campion College welcomed 30 new students. The cohort for 2019 was matriculated into the college, receiving their academic gowns and signing Campion’s Matriculation Book as part of the ceremony. It was a sunny summer’s day and the new students, returning students and staff braved the sun for the […]
Summer 2019 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
Campion College Australia’s latest issue of Campion’s Brag has been released. Inside this edition: Dyson Heydon, a former High Court Judge, speaks at Campion Graduation Graduation – 2018 CCSA President Erin Meese delivers the Valedictory Address. Lucy Smith wins the 2018 Noreen Mavis Daley Poetry Prize And more! Read now: CAMPION’S BRAG – SUMMER 2019
Campion College has the most satisfied graduates in Australia
Campion College Australia received a rare 100 per cent graduate satisfaction rating in the latest Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey. QILT released its report for 2018 this month, with Campion achieving a 100 per cent overall satisfaction rating, making Campion’s graduates the most satisfied in the country. Campion’s graduates are […]
Campion student featured in The Australian
Campion College is very proud of its third-year student Elisabeth Fanning, who has written a thoughtful reflection on why she chose to buck the trend of her generation and study a Liberal Arts degree at Campion College, published in today’s edition of The Australian newspaper. The full text of the article is reprinted below. Why […]
Spring 2018 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
Campion College Australia’s latest issue of Campion’s Brag has been released. Inside this edition: Chaplaincy year-in-review Students reflect on Rome School A Medieval afternoon at Campion College And more! Read now: CAMPION’S BRAG – SPRING 2018
John Howard opens two new residential buildings for students
Former Prime Minister John Howard officiated at today’s opening of two new residential halls at Campion College Australia, the first additional constructions in the college’s history. Mr Howard said that “the need for an organisation such as Campion is greater than ever before.” Mr Howard, the Chair of the Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation, established […]
My Summer in Rome
By Francesca McGinnity In July of 2018 I visited Italy for two weeks as part of Campion College’s Rome Summer School. The first nine days were spent in Rome, while the last four were devoted solely to touring Florence. In Rome we studied at the St John’s University campus, only a brief walk from the […]
Winter 2018 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
Campion College Australia’s latest issue of Campion’s Brag has been released. Inside this edition: Tess Livingstone story from The Australian, The Archbishop address at the Blessing of the two new residential buildings. Sky News Interview – Dr Paul Morrissey speaks on the study of Western Civilisation And more! Read now: FIND OUT MORE AND REGISTER
Sky News interviews Campion president Dr Paul Morrissey
On 5 June 2018, Dr Paul Morrissey was invited to Sky News for an interview with Peta Credlin to discuss the opposition of some Australian universities and students to the study of Western Civilisation and how Campion College is acting as a corrective to such an attitude. —————— TRANSCRIPT Peta Credlin: Well this week we’ve […]
Campion College Tops Australian Universities In Student Satisfaction
Campion College students are far more satisfied with their education than any other tertiary students in the country, according to the latest data. The statistics, released today by Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), showed a 96 per cent overall satisfaction rate with the quality of the undergraduate educational experience at Campion in 2016-2017. […]
New Report Finds University Courses Obsolete While Officials Hail Liberal Arts
A new report has found 40 per cent of existing degrees will soon be obsolete while officials say employers are increasingly looking for graduates with Liberal Arts-educated skills. The research paper, conducted by Ernst and Young, reported 51 per cent of international students believed their degree needed to be transformed, while Australian university leaders estimated […]
Autumn 2018 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
Campion College Australia’s latest issue of Campion’s Brag has been released. Inside this edition: Dr Bella d’Abrera’s Australian tour Marie van Rensburg’s testimony at the recent Campion Women’s Lunch Formal Hall with Bishop Antoine Charbel Tarabay LMO And more! Read now: FIND OUT MORE AND REGISTER
Dr Colin Dray launches his novel: Sign
“Sometimes even the best intentions can lead you down a very dangerous road.” Literature lecturer Dr. Colin Dray’s students were eager to attend the launch of his novel, ‘Sign’ at Glebe Books on March 9, 2018. One of Australia’s roll call of honour in the literature field is the coveted Australian/Vogel Literary Award. In 2015, Colin […]
Summer 2018 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
Campion College Australia’s latest issue of Campion’s Brag has been released. Inside this edition: Prof. Simon Haines speaks at the 2017 Graduation Campion’s inaugural Women’s Lunch Reflections on Summer Program And more! Read now: CAMPION’S BRAG – SPRING 2018
Spring 2017 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
Campion College Australia’s latest issue of Campion’s Brag has been released. Inside this edition: Reflection from Ms Sophie York and Dr Paul Dunkin Dr Edward Sri speaks at Campion College The annual conference of the Australian Chesterton Society And more! Read now: CAMPION’S BRAG – SPRING 2017
Campion named standout institution in IPA report
The Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) has recently published a report on the Western Tradition and how it is taught and studied at Australian Universities. Campion College is named, and commended, in the report for excellence in this area, and for its commitment to the big ideas behind Australia and the Western Tradition. The report, […]
Launch of Mariology Book
On the 8th of September, a collection of papers title Mariology at the Beginning of the Third Millenium was launched at the University of Notre Dame, Sydney. Dr. Paul Morrissey, the President of Campion College, is one of the book’s editors, which is the result of a conference held on Mariology at the University of Notre […]
Winter 2017 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
Campion College Australia’s latest issue of Campion’s Brag has been released. Inside this edition: Dr Kevin Donnelly speaks at the St Edmund Campion Lecture Fr Wilson Miscamble speaks at the Campion College Capital Appeal Dinner in Brisbane Dr Paul Morrissey writes on duty and responsibility in the Netflix series The Crown And more! Read now: […]
Former President Receives Queen’s Birthday Honours
Dr. David Daintree, who was President of Campion College for four years, from 2008-2012, was honoured in the Queen’s Birthday lists of 2017. Dr. Daintree was made a Member of the Order of Australia, in recognition of his significant service to education, particularly to tertiary colleges, and also for his work as a scholar. Campion […]
Autumn 2017 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
Campion College Australia’s latest issue of Campion’s Brag has been released. Inside this edition: 2017 Matriculation Ceremony Campion College student, Nicholas Augimeri wins the 2016 Latin Prize. Campion’s results in the Student Experience Survey And more! Read now: CAMPION’S BRAG – AUTUMN 2017
Campion Shines in Student Experience Survey
Campion College has scored well above the average in the national Student Experience Survey, commissioned by the Federal Government. Published this week, the details of the combined 2015 and 2016 SES highlight the quality teaching and learning environment at Campion College. This Survey combines data from student responses, divided into six key areas of the student […]
Summer 2017 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
Campion College Australia’s latest issue of Campion’s Brag has been released. Inside this edition: Campion College student, Jonathan Grace, wins the Noreen Mavis Daley Bishop Vincent’s graduation speech Reflection on Summer Program 2017 And more! Read now: CAMPION’S BRAG – SPRING 2017
Spring 2016 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
Campion College Australia’s latest issue of Campion’s Brag has been released. Inside this edition: 10th Anniversary Mass celebrated at St Patrick’s Cathedral Year in review with the Campion College Rowing Crew Reflections on the annual Campion Ball And more! Read now: CAMPION’S BRAG – SPRING 2016
Campion Alumna makes Front Page News
Campion College Australia alumna Natasha Marsh scored a massive scoop by interviewing the editor of Spiked Online, Brendan O’Neill. O’Neill, an atheist and libertarian, made headlines last year by his critical comments on ABC’s Q&A program concerning free speech and the gay marriage debate. Natasha’s interview with O’Neill made the front page of the Catholic […]
Campion Rowers Win Gold at Newcastle
It is regatta season, and the Campion College Rowing Crew have been doing us proud. Having first represented the College at the “Head of the Nepean”, all the rowing crews represented the college again the very next week in the Newcastle University Regatta. The women’s crews have done exceptionally well, with first years Marie van […]
Winter 2016 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
Campion College Australia’s latest issue of Campion’s Brag has been released. Inside this edition: Chris Lee addresses over 3,000 people at World Youth Day Campion students attend Rome School The annual Chesterton Conference And more! Read now: CAMPION’S BRAG – WINTER 2016
Campion Welcomes John Haldane at Annual Appeal Dinner
Campion College Australia was proud to have Professor John Haldane as the keynote speaker at its 10th Anniversary Appeal Dinner, held at La Montage, overlooking the water in Lilyfield, Sydney. The splendid setting was very apt for an evening that both celebrated the achievements of ten years as well as committing to an exciting future for […]
Autumn 2016 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
Campion College Australia’s latest issue of Campion’s Brag has been released. Inside this edition: Dr Luciano Boschiero celebrates 10 years at Campion College Campion’s 10th Anniversary Appeal Dinner Approval for Campion’s master building plan And more! Read now: CAMPION’S BRAG – AUTUMN 2017
Campion Literature Lecturer to Launch Second Book of Poems
Dr. Stephen McInerney, senior lecturer in literature at Campion College Australia, will launch his second book of poems entitled “The Wind Outside”, at 6pm on 5th May at Gleebooks (49 Glebe Point Road, Glebe). In this volume, Dr. McInerney celebrates experience in all its physical, sensual, and emotional complexity, putting the reader in Australia, Britain, […]
Campion Lecturer Recognised by US National Science Foundation
The American-based Society for the History of Technology (SHOT) recently awarded Dr. Luciano Boschiero, Senior Lecturer in History and Science at Campion College, a travel grant to attend the 2016 meeting of the Society in Singapore. This grant is supported by SHOT members, the Dibner Fund, and the National Science Foundation. The conference, between the […]
Graduation: Celebrating Our Class of 2015
In December 2015, Campion celebrated its most recent Graduation and said farewell to a group of wonderful students who will be missed greatly. The below excerpt is from a Christmas newsletter from Campion President, Dr Paul Morrissey: ‘Thank you for your support throughout 2015, a busy and fruitful year. The academic year culminated last week with […]
Campion to participate in UNDA Mariology Conference
Campion College is proud to be part of an upcoming conference, My Soul Magnifies the Lord: Mary at the Beginning of the Third Millenium. This conference is held on 4th and 5th March, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Sydney campus of the University of Notre Dame Australia. The conference […]
Summer 2016 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
Campion College Australia’s latest issue of Campion’s Brag has been released. Inside this edition: Campion’s 8th graduation ceremony Dr Stephen McInerney celebrates 10 years at Campion College 2016 Orientation and Matriculation And more! Read now: CAMPION’S BRAG – SUMMER 2016
Spring 2015 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
Campion College Australia’s latest issue of Campion’s Brag has been released. Inside this edition: Reflections on cultural and intellectual life at Campion Dr Dray shortlisted for The Australian “Vogel’s Literary Award” Mr Karl Schmude speaks at the Chesterton Conference And more! Read now: CAMPION’S BRAG – SPRING 2015
Winter 2015 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
Campion College Australia’s latest issue of Campion’s Brag has been released. Inside this edition: Australian poet Les Murray visits Campion The Hildebrand High Achievers scholarship Alumna launches Australia’s ‘Culture Project’ And more! Read now: CAMPION’S BRAG – WINTER 2015
Campion’s Dr. Colin Dray shortlisted for Vogel’s Literary Award
Campion Literature lecturer Dr. Colin Dray was recently shortlisted for The Australian Vogel’s Literary Award – a prize worth $20,000 and open to writers under 35, with the winning manuscript published by Allen & Unwin. Dr. Dray’s manuscript, Sign, is centred on a boy who loses his voice after a life-saving operation. Here is an excerpt from the […]
Autumn 2015 edition of Campion’s Brag now online
Campion College Australia’s latest issue of Campion’s Brag has been released. Inside this edition: Dr Robert Tilley leads annual retreat High school Captains choose Campion College Campion’s new tutor in classical Greek And more! Read now: CAMPION’S BRAG – AUTUMN 2015
