Parish priest (MUFC ground in parish), HCPT chaplain, CAFt chaplain, Episcopal Vicar for Caritas Salford, Man Utd fan, Salford lad, Irish blood in my veins!
St Antony of Padua Stretford
Joined August 2019
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Attendees at our Red Door Centre in Bury enjoyed a cookery skills session this week, baking some delicious cakes to share.
We run lots of activities to help people improve their health and wellbeing. Drop into one of our day centres to find out more or join in.
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ALT Person wearing a red Red Door apron decorating freshly baked cakes on a cooling rack in a cosy kitchen setting.
ALT Two adults wearing red aprons preparing cupcakes on a wooden table with bowls of batter and plates of frosted cupcakes.
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🌟 Well done to all the students who have made it onto the Rewards Points Leaderboard for the week commencing 2nd November! 🌟
A fantastic achievement and a brilliant reflection of your hard work, positive attitude and commitment to our school values. Keep up the great effort everyone — we are incredibly proud of you! 👏
Find out who made it on the school website here: bit.ly/4evCpU4
#welldone #StudentAchievement #SchoolCommunity #rewardsleaderboard #proudtobeourschool
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Thanks everyone who joined our Catholic Social Teaching webinar yesterday. It was great to see so many people keen to learn more, especially as World Day of the Poor approaches this weekend.
Find out about other events coming up: caritassalford.org.uk/events
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🚨Michael Carrick on IG 💔
Michael Carrick:
“Manchester United will always hold a special place in my heart. This club gave me some of the greatest moments of my playing and coaching career, and leaving this position is incredibly difficult.
I want to thank the fans for their incredible support, even during the difficult moments. You stood behind me, believed in the team and continued to show what this football club means to you.
I’m disappointed that things haven’t worked out the way we all hoped. I gave everything I had to this job, and I will always wish things had ended differently.
To the players, staff and everyone who works tirelessly behind the scenes, thank you for your commitment and support.
Manchester United is bigger than any manager. I genuinely hope the club finds success again and returns to where it belongs.
Once a Red, always a Red. ❤️”
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Powerful words from renowned theologian, Anna Rowlands, speaking at our recent Caritas Conference.
We have a special webinar on Catholic Social Teaching in the run up to World Day of the Poor coming up this week too. Register for your free place: caritassalford.org.uk/event/…
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Thanks to a special award from Greater Manchester Community Renewables (GMCR) we've been able to install solar panels at our Caritas House supported accommodation for people experiencing homelessness.
Find out more: caritassalford.org.uk/solar-…
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November: Remembering Those We Love
As we begin November, the month of the Holy Souls, our St Antony’s staff came together for a special moment of prayer and reflection, remembering loved ones who are no longer with us.
Accompanied by the beautiful Spiegel im Spiegel by Arvo Pärt, staff were invited to write the names of those they wished to remember, placing them in our Chapel intentions box and lighting a candle in their memory.
Throughout November, our pupils will also have the opportunity to take part in this special act of remembrance, as we come together in faith, love and prayer as one St Antony’s family. ❤️
May they rest in peace. 🕊️
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We are incredibly proud to announce the launch of our brand-new Year 9 Mental Health Champions Initiative, established and led by Miss Hartley, Head of Year 9.
Our carefully selected Year 9 students will take part in a programme designed to develop their understanding of mental health, build confidence, challenge misconceptions and learn practical strategies to support positive wellbeing.
Once trained, our Champions will become young leaders and positive role models, sharing their knowledge with younger pupils across Key Stage 3 and helping to create a school community where everyone feels listened to, valued and supported.
Rooted in our St Antony’s values of Respect, Integrity, Resilience, Love and Service, this exciting initiative empowers our young people to make a real difference.
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There's still time to sign up for our free Catholic Social Teaching (CST) webinar on 11 November.
Its principles offer practical guidance on how we can live out the Gospel and respond to the social challenges affecting our communities.
Register now here: caritassalford.org.uk/CSTWeb…
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Date for your diary!
On Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, 18 Nov, our energy advisors will be running free workshops on how to keep your house warm over the winter & manage your energy bills.
Find out more so you can drop in to one of the locations on the day:
caritassalford.org.uk/event/…
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We recently had a meeting with Minister for Energy Consumers, Polly Billington & local MP Afzal Khan, where we took directly to the Government our concerns about exclusion from the Warm Home Discount for people living in homes with sub-meters.
Read more: caritassalford.org.uk/energy…
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Our young parent accommodation in Blackburn supports young families, helping as they develop their independent living skills. Residents took part in a baking session recently, making scones to share - served with jam & cream. Absolutely delicious!
ALT Six golden-brown scones arranged on a white plate with a black and grey rim on a wooden surface.
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Did you know that we have a school service that supports local school teams in lots of different ways?
We have decades of experience and can be there at times of crisis or for the long-term too.
Find out more about ways we can help, and get in touch: caritassalford.org.uk/servic…
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Go on...Do something lovely this Saturday morning, and sign up to take part in one of our sponsored walks for 2027!
caritassalford.org.uk/LancsW…
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🌟 Can you offer a work experience placement? 🌟
We are looking for support from our amazing parents, carers and friends of St Anthony’s who may be able to offer meaningful work experience opportunities for our Year 10 students.
Work experience plays a vital role in helping our young people build confidence, develop employability skills and gain valuable insight into the world of work. If you can offer a placement, we would love to hear from you.
Please get in touch at [email protected] ✉️
Thank you for helping our students take the next step in their learning and future aspirations.
#WorkExperience #CareersEducation #Year10 #SchoolCommunity #StAnthonys
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Would you like to develop your confidence, practical skills and readiness for employment, volunteering or further learning?
Join our Caritas Confident Careers course.
Start dates in November 2026, January 2027 and April 2027 caritassalford.org.uk/Carita…
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