National Pilgrimage at Carfin Grotto

On the 5th of September 2021, the Catholics of Scotland descended on the National Marian Shrine, Carfin Grotto. The National Pilgrimage is an annual Mass with the Bishops of Scotland which had been cancelled due to Covid and it was a joy to see families, religious and clergy arriving by the bus load. A delegation from our Caritas class attended the event as they always do, and seemed to be the only school group in attendance. The pupils were struck by the variety of the church in Scotland beyond their own parish experience and were impacted by the presence of the bishops- our living connection to the apostles.