Cathedral Primary School mark historic 150th anniversary with special Mass
The Mass, led by Bishop Toal at Motherwell Cathedral, was a highlight of a year-long programme of commemorative events
Cathedral Primary School marked a historic milestone with a special Mass to celebrate the school's 150th anniversary.
The Mass, led by Bishop Toal at Motherwell Cathedral, was a highlight of a year-long programme of commemorative events, with the service featuring the debut performance of Mass of Jesus the Teacher – a beautiful new Mass setting composed by headteacher Graeme Young and dedicated to the pupils and staff of Cathedral Primary, past and present.
Sung by the school's choir, the music added a deeply personal and moving element to the celebration.
Mr Young said: 'It is humbling to lead a school which stretches back an incredible fifteen decades and this week's Mass and exhibition was a fitting way to mark such an important milestone in our long and proud history.
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'From the moment anyone steps foot inside Cathedral Primary, they encounter a truly remarkable community of faith and learning, with the highest aspirations and ambitions for all its members.
'Despite being the largest primary school in North Lanarkshire, Cathedral is a family and I'm deeply proud of pupils, staff, parents and carers on what's been such a special and emotional day.'
Following the Mass, historic stones from the school's original 1895 building were formally dedicated in their new location within the Cathedral grounds.
Guests then visited a fascinating exhibition in St Bride's Hall, curated by primary seven pupils, which traces the proud history of the school from 1875 to the present day.
North Lanarkshire Provost Kenneth Duffy, who attended the Mass, said: 'This was a truly special celebration of a school that has played a central role in the Motherwell community for generations.
'My warmest congratulations go to the entire school community, past and present, on 150 years of faith, learning, and service.'
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