On 16th March 2010, the Queen confirmed the State visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Scotland and England from 16th to 19th September 2010. The Papal Visit is an historic event for Britain and all those involved in Catholic Education. Further details about tread more
Students in Catholic schools in the UK are being invited to design a logo for the forthcoming visit of Pope Benedict XVI. Students submitting entries must be in S3 to S6 (Scotland) or in KS4 (England & Wales). The logo can reflect the theme of the read more
Papal Visit to UK – 16th to 19th September 2010 Pope Benedict XVI will visit England and Scotland on a four-day Papal visit from 16-19 September 2010. The Holy Father will fly to Scotland where he will be received at the Palace of Holyroodhouse by read more
Welcome the Pope to Scotland The Bishops of Scotland are keen to provide an opportunity for children and young people to enjoy a unique once-in-a-lifetime experience by being among the first to greet the Holy Father when he is travelling through Edinburgread more
The Big Assembly, Twickenham 17th September 2010 On Friday 17th September – the day after the Holy Father arrives in Scotland – he will take part in an Education event – ‘The Big Assembly’ – at St Mary’s University College in Twickenham.read more
Prime Minister David Cameron appointed the Catholic, Conservative peer, Lord Christopher Patten of Barnes, as his ‘personal representative’ for the visit of Pope Benedict to England and Scotland between 16 and 19 September. The Holy Father&#read more
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, meeting at the Gillis Centre in Edinburgh on Wednesday 9 June, released the following statement: “Following a meeting with officials from Glasgow City Council on Friday 4 June, the Bishops’ Conference of Scotread more
Expressing your interest in participating in Papal Visit events Schools are about to receive letters from SCES, requesting expressions of interest in having pupils participating in some of the events taking place during the Papal Visit. Some details of read more
Important update on Papal Mass in Bellahouston Park, Glasgow A number of factors which are now coming to light are likely to have a significant effect on decisions to bring school groups to the Mass in Bellaouston Park. The number of invitations availableread more
SCES is pleased to announce that a significant number of new resources, developed by a working group of teachers, is now available to help teachers and parents prepare children and young people for the arrival of the Holy Father in the UK on 16th Septemberead more
