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Watch a preview of the St Ninian's Day Parade

Use the link below to see this news item previewing the St Ninian's Day Parade which will welcome the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI in Scotland at the start of his State visit to the UK. This item was broadcast on BBC's Reporting Scotland on Tuesday...

Bellahouston Pilgrim Guide

On the Papal Visit website, some very useful information has been provided for pilgrims participating in the Papal Mass at Bellahouston Park. The attached document usefully suggests what to bring and what not to bring to the Mass. While these details...

Preparing for the Pope's arrival: praying with 3 weeks to go

As we prepare for the arrival of the Holy Father in 3 weeks time, we pray particularly for the Church. During this week, we continue to prepare in mind, body and soul for the visit of the Holy Father. “The 'commandment' of love is only possible b...

St Ninian's Day Parade - registering school groups

On Thursday 16th September the St Ninian's Day Parade will mark the historic occasion of Pope Benedict XVI’s state visit to Scotland. Schools and community groups are all invited to line the route in Edinburgh's famous Princes Street where thousand...

Papal Visit Bulletin 8

12th August 2010 - Update on school involvement in Papal Visit events Before the start of the new school session, updated information has been sent by post to every Catholic primary and secondary school, advising teachers how schools can participate ...

Preparing for the Papal Visit: resources for adults

A significant number of resources have been provided to assist adults to prepare spiritually for the visit of Pope Benedict to the UK in September. These are available on the BeingCatholic.org website which provides parish bulletin inserts, Sunday li...

Learning through the Papal Visit

Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the UK in September offers a great opportunity for young people of all ages to learn about the Pope: who he is and what he teaches. The visit will receive extensive media coverage, providing endless possibilities for cl...

Archbishop Conti visits John Paul Academy
Ahead of Catholic Education Week, Cabinet Secretary Mike Russell visits Holy Family PS, Kirkintilloch
Stars of Notre Dame HS
St Joseph's PS Glasgow dress down for Haiti
St Margarets PS Dunfermline celebrate 150 years
Centenary of St Mary's PS Greenock
Opening of St Monica's Primary School, Milton
Pupils of St Patrick's PS Anderston committing resources
Pupils of St Teresa's PS Possilpark wearing hats for the day
Ad Limina visit of Scottish Bishops to Rome in February 2010
Bishop Tartaglia speaks to pupils of St Kenneth's PS Greenock
St Columba's Dunfermline 40th Anniversary
Bishop visit as St Columba's Gourock move into temporary accommodation
Cardinal O'Brien with pupils of St Columba's Dunfermline
Bishop Logan at the opening of St Stephen's PS, Blairgowrie in its new setting.