The Ignatian - December 2016 Vol 26 December 2017 Vol 28 | Page 46

Generations
The Meagher Family
Above Matthew Meagher (OR2004) and the Meagher family at his ordination in Rome
The Meagher family has given much to Riverview over 124 years. Now
another Meagher has given himself to the Church.
Matthew Meagher (OR2004) was ordained to the deaconate in St
Peter’s Basilica in Rome, on 28 September this year. He has been
studying at the Pontifical North American College in Rome over the
past few years and will return to Sydney next year for his ordination to
the priesthood at St Mary’s Cathedral. A few months ago, on the feast
of Saint Ignatius, Matthew spoke at our College Mass.
In Rome in September, Mass was celebrated in the Domus Australia
Chapel on the day following Matthew’s ordination. Matthew was
Deacon at the Mass, in the presence of many of his family, incl