Father Casey's vision and commitment to Catholic education in Coffs Harbour saw the opening of John Paul College in 1983. Biography

Father John Kelly, the parish priest of Sawtell when John Paul College opened worked closely with Father Casey. Biography

Mr Paddy Hargraves donated the land on which St John Paul College stands to the Coffs Harbour Parish. Biography

Sister Catherine McAuley founded the Sisters of Mercy in Dublin in 1831. Sisters of Mercy were among the original staff at John Paul College.
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