Comic book writer warns of cross-party push to close Catholic schools

Scottish celebrities have waded into the ongoing row over religious segregation in schools, with a blockbuster comic book writer warning of a cross-party push to close Catholic schools. Mark Millar, a devout Catholic, revealed that a number of prominent politicians had told him of a ‘massive push’ to close Catholic schools in the country. Millar,... Read More

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June 24, 2019

Teacher From London Catholic School Wins Award

A teacher from a London Catholic school has won an acclaimed prize at a prestigious Mayfair awards ceremony. Inclusion Manager Ann Armstrong of All Saints RC school, Dagenham, was named Wellbeing Champion of the Year for the boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, and Greenwich, at The London Teacher of the Year Awards 2019. She was... Read More

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July 18, 2018

Catholic Church condemns Clarke and Woodhead report on Religious Education

The Catholic Church has condemned the Clarke and Woodhead report on Religious Education claiming the Catholic community would find their recommendations ‘unacceptable’. Commenting on the report, the Bishop of Leeds, Marcus Stock, who is the lead bishop for Religious Education said the report by Charles Clarke and Linda Woodhead appears to have little regard to... Read More

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January 27, 2018

Old boys make the grade

A new Government Minister has paid tribute to his Catholic education. Paul Maynard, MP for Blackpool North and Cleveleys, promoted from Under Secretary for Transport to the Whip’s Office, said his time at St Ambrose College, Altrincham, played a vital part in his life. Mr Maynard said: “St Ambrose for me will always be a... Read More

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May 7, 2016

In Iraq, displaced Christians prepare for future that remains unknown

As heavy fighting continues across the Ninevah Plain, some Christians displaced by the Islamic State group have given up the dream of returning home and joined the stream of refugees leaving the war-torn country. Others remain here in Iraqi Kurdistan, clinging to the hope that they can someday go back to their villages. “When we... Read More

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April 23, 2015

London Oratory wins court action against OSA claims of admissions

One of England’s oldest and most distinguished Catholic state boys schools, London Oratory, has won a High Court action against findings that its admissions criteria unfairly disadvantaged children from poorer backgrounds. A High Court judge said that conclusions reached by an education watchdog relating to the school, where the sons of Tony Blair, Nick Clegg... Read More

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