Students raised over £40,000 for St Joseph's Penny Appeal

Students from Sacred Heart Primary and St Vincent’s De Paul Primary in Rochdale, join Bishop John Arnold and Father David Glover to celebrate Mass

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Students from Sacred Heart Primary, St Cuthbert’s RC High School and St Vincent’s De Paul Primary in Rochdale, and Cardinal Langley High in Middleton, joined fellow students from across the Diocese of Salford to celebrate their successful fundraising for St Joseph’s Penny Appeal.

Bishop John Arnold celebrated Mass in recognition of their incredible fundraising efforts.

Mark Wiggin CEO Caritas, on behalf of Bishop John Arnold and Father David Glover, welcomed the 150 pupils of primary and secondary schools from all over the diocese to the celebration thanksgiving Mass for the St Joseph Penny appeal.

In his welcome, Mr Wiggins spoke of the importance of the St Joseph penny appeal and the vital Caritas work it supports assisting children, young mothers and families overcome difficulties.

He said: “When someone helps you or when you help someone - no matter how small that help is – you are bringing hope into their lives. That’s what St Joseph’s Penny does. When you collect your pennies you are really giving hope to people in need.

"Thank you.”

Bishop of Salford John Arnold said: “For over a century, children from the Diocese of Salford have been raising funds for St Joseph’s Penny Appeal.

"It brings me great joy to celebrate Mass and meet the children who have worked so hard. I would like to thank them, their teachers and their schools for their time and dedication.

"Every penny collected is used to help make a happy home.

"I hope the children are encouraged by what they have achieved this year, and I look forward to seeing their future fundraising efforts.”