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Ignatius 400

12 March 2022

On Saturday 12th March the College was represented by our wonderful students and staff at the Ignatian Anniversary Celebration Mass at St Ignatius Catholic Church, Stamford Hill. 

 

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A Brass Quintet featuring Leo, Jonathan, Martin, Jerald and Ralphy accompanied the Mass with beautiful music.

 

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Bishop Nicholas Hudson was assisted by our excellent Altar Service team of Jakub, Rolan, Albin, Iggy, William, Malvin and Kwadwo. 

 

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The Mass was a celebration 400 years to the day since the canonization of our patron saint, St Ignatius of Loyola, alongside his fellow Jesuit St Francis Xavier.

 

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Our College representatives photographed beneath the statues of St Ignatius and St Francis Xavier at St Ignatius Catholic Church, Stamford Hill. 

 

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