The Second Collection on Sunday 10th September is for Education Sunday and is for the Catholic Education Service.
Catholic schools make up 10% of the national total of maintained schools in England and Wales, educating over 850,000 pupils.
If you would like to give to the collection, please donate online at: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/campaign/catholic-education-service-second-collection-2023. This collection will open on 4th September and will close on 19th September 2023.
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