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History and holiness are found at Rome’s heart

February 3rd, 2012 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Landing in Rome, I could tell it was going to be very different from Scotland, in terms of the weather, beauty and religion. Rome has been defined as the eternal city and such a name perfectly sums up the age-old and everlasting importance of the place. My first experience of Rome was remarkable and throughout my stay it was never dull. My friends and I found each of the religious buildings—with their various characteristics—fascinating and yet more was to be discovered by us: the Vatican City, the Colosseum, the Catacombs of St Callixtous and the Trevi Fountain. The cold of the ... continue reading.

Uncovering poverty on the big screen

January 20th, 2012 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

— St Kentigern’s Academy students’ project to be used by leading children’s charity UNICEF... continue reading.

St Joseph’s students enjoy ‘life-changing’ experience

December 16th, 2011 | comments icon 1 COMMENT

— Group of pupils from the Catholic Secondary School in Kilmarnock enjoyed visit to Fr Martin Chambers’ former parish in Ecuador... continue reading.

Digging deep to help those in need

December 2nd, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

— Pupils from St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High School come to aid of Bolivian orphanage... continue reading.

Galloway pilgrims share their thoughts on WYD 2011

September 2nd, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

This trip has definitely been the best two weeks of my life, not only because I have met and become life-long friends with so many people, but also because I have made stronger, healthier friendships with people I was already close to. ... continue reading.