Patron
Leonard Faulkner (1926 -)
Named for The Most Rev Leonard Faulkner (born 1926); ordained a priest in Adelaide at age 24 and installed as Bishop of Townsville in 1967. Returning to Adelaide in 1983 he was appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Adelaide and then Archbishop in 1985 until his retirement in 2001. Archbishop Faulkner was co-founder of the concept of, and instrumental in the origins of St Columba College.
Symbol
At the heart of the symbol is a Celtic cross linking with the heritage of St Columba; around the cross is a vine representing growth, with the Celtic lettering L F honouring the College’s co-founder Leonard Faulkner and his Celtic heritage. The motto is - Faith And Fortitude.
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