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NSW Premier says inspirational priest an 'extraordinary man'

Published: January 31, 2013

NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell has described Sydney Catholic priest, Father Tyson Doneley as an extraordinary man "once met, never forgotten", reports the Local Southern Courier.

Father Doneley, who has been awarded an Order of Australia for his services to Catholic education, was ordained in 1946, before spending 60 years in education.

During that time he taught three future Premiers; Mr O'Farrell, former NSW Premier John Fahey and former Queensland Premier Mike Aherd.

Mr O'Farrell said Fr Doneley could engage with a child from the moment he met them.

"Tyson developed a whole person, not a single element," he said. "That is one the joys of being a teacher, the impact you have on people's lives, and Tyson should take great satisfaction in the results of his profession."

Mr O'Farrell said not only was Fr Doneley academically "very bright" he was "equally at home on the sports ground".

Fr Doneley taught in India, Japan, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea. In Australia he was headmaster of St John's College, Darwin and Chevalier College, Bowral and director of sport at Downlands College Toowoomba.

FULL STORY NSW Premier inspired by Fr Tyson Doneley (Local Southern Courier)

 

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  1. I was one of Tyson's students at Downlands College back in the '60s. I would like to attest to his great qualities as a gentleman, a teacher and a priest.
    He always did things with a touch of style. He was a superb sportsman, a considered thinker and a reverent celebrant.
    He was equally at home with the city socialites and outback workers. School legend had it that if he had not joined the MSCs he would have worn the baggy green, and with distinction. Cricket's loss was our gain.

    Posted By: Frank Brennan SJ

  2. Fr Tyson and I worked together many years ago at Monivae, Hamilton.
    He has the gift of empowering staff as well as inspiring students.
    We parted company, as happens, but I took with me the gift of having a richer understanding of self and also of knowing a truly good man, a fine teacher and a humble priest.
    Father always played with a straight bat and is a very, very worthy recipient of this award. Congratulations!

    Posted By: Allan Ansell

  3. How refreshing to see acknowledgement of the good priests do.

    Posted By: John

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