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Congratulations to the Classes of 2020/21
Congratulations to the Classes of 2020/21
Graduation is a moment for celebration, to stop and reflect on our students’ academic achievements and recognise the hard work that they have put into their studies.
Therefore, we were delighted that, on 23 October 2021, we were able to hold a special Virtual Celebration for the classes of 2020 and 2021 with their peers and lecturers to honour and appreciate their achievements. Nearly 450 Maryvale graduates from all over the world were invited to participate in this unique event.
With academics participating from Maryvale Chapel, the ceremony was opened by Rt Rev David Evans (Auxiliary Bishop of Birmingham), before the guest of honour, Most Rev John Wilson (Archbishop of Southwark) presented awards to the graduands, that ranged from Further Education Certificates in Catechesis, Healthcare Chaplaincy, Religious Studies and Marriage and Family, as well as Divinity and Philosophy degrees, to postgraduate MAs, Eccleciastical Licences and PhDs.
Following the presentation, Apb Wilson congratulated the successful students for their hard work and emphasised the important role of Maryvale's mentors in the learning process:
“The success we celebrate with you today will have come through dedication and sacrifice, perhaps with some challenging moments, writing assignments while burning the midnight oil. Now you know that it was all worth it. Your effort has been recognised and rewarded. And in this, we acknowledge too, with gratitude, the contribution of your tutors and supporters at Maryvale without whom your programmes of study would not have been possible.”
Later in the speech, Archbishop Wilson encouraged the graduates to continue strengthening the Church through self-development and empowerment of Church communities:
“The Church invites you to continue growing as passionate and articulate advocates for Christ and His Gospel. The Church needs you to know and love the Scriptures and the Catechism. The Church’s ministry of evangelisation and catechesis depends on your ongoing formation as evangelisers and catechists.”
Full transcript of Abp Wilson’s full address.
Following the presentation of awards, four students had been nominated and received a special prize for their accomplishments in Catechesis, Research, Special Achievement and Theology.
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