School Celebrates Mass To Thank Father Kevin

Children from Crackley Hall School joined with children from St Augustine's Catholic Primary School on Monday 22 September to thank Father Kevin Hooper for his 27 years of ministry and care for the schools. The special retirement mass took place at St Francis of Assisi RC Church and was the first time the schools had celebrated mass together.

Former staff, governors and parents were also warmly welcomed to the service, where Father Kevin spoke of how important both schools have been in his life and of the role the schools have played in educating young people on the teachings of the Catholic Church. Throughout the service, pupils led readings and prayers and the joint choir sang beautifully. At the end of the service, Father Kevin fittingly reminded the children, as he very often has, that it wasn't goodbye but rather 'God be With You'. 

It was a wonderful and fitting way to thank Father Kevin for his dedication and service to the schools.