Papal Visit 2010: Bishop McMahon welcomes the Pope to the Big Assembly - full text

Bishop McMahon welcomes the Pope to the Big Assembly at St Mary's University College, Twickenham

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Pope Benedict,

It is my honour to welcome you to this celebration of Catholic Education in England, Scotland and Wales. You can see for yourself what great joy your visit brings to our hearts.

Today, we celebrate the many generations of young people who were educated in Catholic schools and colleges and have subsequently taken their place in society to serve the common good.

We celebrate the wonderful sense of faith and community that characterises our schools. And we celebrate with you, our faith, our love, and our hope for the future.

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