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New era begins for St Columba’s High

February 17th, 2012 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Pupils from St Columba’s High School in Gourock recently helped cut the ground as work begins on their new school building. The site of the present Gourock High School, in the town’s Tower Hill area, is being refurbished at a cost of £15 million, with St Columba’s pupils set to move into their new surroundings next year. Refurbishment The present building will undergo a full refurbishment, which will involve the addition of a third floor and the demolition of part of the building, which will clear the way for a new three-storey extension that will house the religious education department, among others. A ... continue reading.
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Sharing Faith stories at St Ninian’s High School in Giffnock

February 10th, 2012 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

More than 300 S3 pupils from St Ninian’s High School, Giffnock, recently enjoyed a Faith-based retreat, guided by members of the Craig Lodge House of Prayer in Dalmally.... continue reading.


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History and holiness are found at Rome’s heart

February 3rd, 2012 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

— Fresh from a visit to one of the world’s most historic cities, Catholic student Rachel Docherty gives us an insight into Italy’s capital... continue reading.


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Catholic schools receive Faith boost

January 27th, 2012 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

— New religious education syllabus is given a joyful welcome by St Andrews and Edinburgh... continue reading.


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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.


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Pupil who painted the sky with stars

December 23rd, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

— Christmas crib at St Columbkille’s in Rutherglen is enhanced by talents of Vincent Deighan... continue reading.


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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.


Cardinal Winning school opens its doors

December 9th, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

— New secondary school opened by Bailie Jean McFadden and blessed by Archbishop Conti... 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.


‘Saints of the future’ put on a show in Clydebank

November 25th, 2011 | comments icon 1 COMMENT

— Pupils from St Joseph’s in Faifley and Our Holy Redeemer in Whitecrook perform a special concert to commemorate All Saints Day... continue reading.



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exclusively in the paper

  • Sacristy doors at St Andrew’s Metropolitan Cathedral in Glasgow complete £4.5 million renovation project.
  • Aberdeen Diocese launches the This is Our Faith RE syllabus.
  • Survey reveals majority of SNP supporters polled do not support Catholic schools.
  • Professor Valerie Fleming on why professional guidelines are making it harder and harder for midwives on abortion.
  • SCIAF and Mary’s Meal appeals.

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