Story behind hymn from St Joseph's College

19th May, 2026

For generations of students at St Joseph’s College, Lochinvar, the opening notes of the school’s hymn are instantly recognisable.

Meredith Blair was one such student who felt a strong connection to the hymn. So much so, that she chose it as the focus of a recent university assignment. Now a journalism student at the University of Newcastle, Meredith has produced a podcast episode exploring the history behind the College hymn, earning a High Distinction for her work.

Listen to the 3-minute podcast episode (below) to hear how, nearly a century after it was written, the hymn continues to bring the community together.