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Bumper birthday celebration as St Constantine’s turns ten

June 28th, 2019 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

St Constantine's Primary School, Govan, turned 10 years old on Tuesday June 18, and enjoyed Mass with Archbishop Tartaglia, parish priest Fr Robert McCann, Fr Peter Dowling and Fr Brendan Murtagh at St Constantine's Church. The school invited special guests, including Maureen McKenna, executive director of education for Glasgow City Council, to the occasion which all 370 pupils, 35 staff and a further 50 parishioners attended. At the Mass, Archbishop Tartaglia awarded Certificates of Service to two pupils, Antonina and Alexandra (above, far right), for their excellence in leading a Rosary club and a Sacred Heart club at the school. The ... continue reading.
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One journey ends and another begins for young Scots on the Camino

June 28th, 2019 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

The Camino was the start of a life-long journey for two young Scots as they got engaged to be married outside the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela during a student pilgrimage. ... continue reading.


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School inspired by Our Lady to promote life and help the needy

June 21st, 2019 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

It was a great day of Faith and celebration for one South Lanarkshire school last week, as a new statue of Our Lady was blessed and the school handed over thousands of pounds to help those less fortunate.... continue reading.


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St Luke’s pupil boxes clever with winning Baby Box design

May 31st, 2019 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Newborn babies across Scotland are being given a trendy welcome to the world thanks to baby boxes designed by a Barrhead school pupil.... continue reading.


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From homelessness to bereaved families, Andrew’s fundraising has the X-Factor

February 22nd, 2019 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

A young boy with additional support needs (ASN) has been praised for his ‘kindness and compassion’ after he led a fundraising drive to support parents who have lost newborn babies.... continue reading.


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Cardinal Newman High pupils hoping for trip to Rome for saint’s canonisation

February 22nd, 2019 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Pupils from a Catholic high school are hoping to organise a trip to Rome in celebration of their namesake cardinal’s upcoming canonisation.... continue reading.


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Pupils with learning disabilities make friends with the elderly

December 27th, 2018 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Young people who have additional learning needs have spent the last few months getting to know elderly residents of their neighbouring care home.... continue reading.


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Young people spell out a big celebration at Carfin

September 14th, 2018 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Our Lady of St Francis Primary school in Carfin marked the centenary of the Education Act in style, at one of many upcoming occasions held outside Carfin Grotto... continue reading.


First for Aberdeen University as students pick up Catholic teachers’ certificates

July 20th, 2018 | comments icon 1 COMMENT

The first teachers at Aberdeen University to achieve a Catholic teaching qualification celebrated their graduation last month, where they were joined by the local bishop on the special occasion... continue reading.


HCPT pilgrims relive their incredible Lourdes journey

May 18th, 2018 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

A wonderful day was had by all in St Francis Xavier’s Church, Carfin last weekend, as pilgrims returning from their recent trip to Lourdes and those getting ready for the summer pilgrimage joined together in celebration... continue reading.


School welcomes meditating priest

February 16th, 2018 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Pupils at an East Kilbride primary school marked Catholic Education Week in a mindful way recently, as they welcomed a meditating priest.... continue reading.



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