Cross and Passion College (Kilcullen)

Cross and Passion College is a voluntary Catholic secondary school catering for male and female students aged 12–19 around the County Kildare village of Kilcullen.[1][2]

Cross and Passion College
Coláiste na Croise agus na Páise
Location

R56 E673

Republic of Ireland
Coordinates53.1297°N 6.747385°W / 53.1297; -6.747385
Information
MottoDomine noverim te
(Lord, let me know you (Latin))
DenominationCatholic
Established1886
TrustLe Chéile Schools Trust
PrincipalJoe Leonard
GenderMixed
Number of students816
LanguageEnglish
Campus size5 ha (12 ac)
Campus typeUrban
Color(s)Blue, black, gold
Websitecpckilcullen.com

History

The Cross and Passion Convent was established as a convent and girls' school by the Sisters of the Cross and Passion in 1886. It also served as a novitiate.

It became a secondary school in 1924.

The Cross and Passion College became a voluntary secondary school and began admitting male students in 1986.[3][4]

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