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The Old Ratclifan 2014 | Introductionhe Old Ratclifan 2014 | Old Ratclifan News The Old Ratclifan 2014 | IntroductionThe Old Ratclifan 2014 | marriages T A New Appointment for Bishop John Arnold (71) Pope Francis has named Bishop thanks and gratitude to Bishop John Arnold (71), Auxiliary Bishop Terence Brain for his leadership and of the Archdiocese of Westminster, shepherding of the Diocese with the as the new Bishop of Salford. He hope that all the good work may be will succeed the Bishop Terence progressed. I also ask for prayers, In 1977, Ratcliffe went co- to Thrussington. We married in 2012 Portia (11), Rafferty (9), Jasper (7), John Brain as the eleventh Bishop of that this diocesan family may journey educational. This was to be the start at St Michael and All Angels Church and Rocco (3). Christian is the son of Salford. together with determination and vision of many blossoming relationships in Rearsby and were joined by several David Gallagher (65) and a brother of in faith and good works. I ask for your between the girls and the boys. of our Ratcliffe friends. We had a David Gallagher (94). On hearing of his appointment, Bishop prayers.” Unsurprisingly, many of these fantastic honeymoon in Thailand and Arnold, Bishop-elect of Salford said: resulted in marriage. Here are we were delighted to welcome our “I accept the appointment as Bishop Cardinal Nichols, Archbishop of just a few! baby girl, Amelia, into the world in of Salford with much trepidation, but Westminster, said: “For many years, May this year.” will do all I can to serve the people, Bishop John Arnold has been a faithful Mr & Mrs Sam Bird priests, and religious of the Church of and devoted priest in the Diocese Mr & Mrs Ady Crawley this Diocese, as we all seek to respond of Westminster. He has served as Sam Bird (98) met Giuliana De to Pope Francis’ call to be ‘missionary assistant priest, parish priest, Vicar Rienzo (98) when they were at Ady Crawley (87) and Sarah Povey disciples’. General and, for the last eight years, Ratcliffe. They went on to marry in (89) were married on November 7th Auxiliary Bishop. In all of these roles, 1998 at Grace Dieu. They now have “I have much to learn in this new he has won the admiration and deep July 2005. “We were married by Fr experience, after thirty one years esteem of us all. two girls: Olivia (10) and Harriet (8). of priesthood spent entirely in Westminster. On leaving Westminster, “In the name of this Diocese, then, Mr & Mrs Robert Hull I would like to give thanks for all that I rejoice in his appointment as the I have received, most especially from next Bishop of Salford - a major Robert Hull (97) and Charlotte Berry the three Cardinals under whom I responsibility for which he is well (98) were married at Ratcliffe College have served and the many people from suited. We shall miss him. His new in June 2004 after meeting whilst at Christian (92) & Lucy Gallagher all walks of life who have encouraged Diocese, I know, will welcome him school. “It was an amazing day with (92) with their children me in my ministry. I am very pleased and quickly come to appreciate his lots of Old Ratcliffians in attendance, Mr & Mrs James Wilson to join with so many others in offering many gifts, his profound dedication Bishop John Arnold (71), the new Bishop of Salford and his generous spirit.” James Wilson (90) met Anna-Marie Foyster (92) when she was still at Ratcliffe, just after James had left. Sam (98) & Giuliana Bird (98) The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Presentation with their family “We both went to Nottingham Trent University – James read Construction Management and I read Modern Philip Sainter (69) at Grace Dieu On Wednesday 5th March, nine Manor School and we had a wonderful European History and Languages. Old Ratcliffians and current students day. Many of our friends from Ratcliffe We were married in 2001 at Ratcliffe collected their Gold Duke of were guests. We will be celebrating by Fr Philip Sainter (69) and we Edinburgh’s Award certificates our tenth anniversary next year and now have four children, all at Grace at St James’ Palace. we have three lovely children: Harry Dieu, and all hopefully moving on to Paul Cole also collected a certificate (8), Benjamin (5) and Francesca (3).” Ratcliffe. Sophie is 10, Arabella is 8 and the twins, Rosanna and Edgar, recognising nineteen years of are 5. The children were all baptised commitment to the award. Mr & Mrs James Saunders at Grace Dieu by Fr Philip and Fr Those who received awards were: James Saunders (01) and Alicia Dennis Hare (46).” Sam Bellamy (13) Palmer (03) met at Ratcliffe College, Robert (97) & Charlotte Hull (98) having lived in the same village, Emily-Rose Faulks (13) Rearsby, during their childhood. some of whom played a special part Liberty Godfrey (current Year 13) “We have enjoyed many happy years in making it such a memorable day! together since our first date on a walk We are blessed with two beautiful Moyosolu Mosaku (13) daughters, Annabelle (8) and Sophia Amelia Power (13) (5), who are both pupils at Ratcliffe today.” Chloe Theobald (13) Anna Thorley (13) Mr & Mrs Benjamin Trudgill (current Year 13) Christian Gallagher Old Ratcliffans and current students receive their Gold James Waymont (12) Christian Gallagher (92) met Lucy Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards at St James’ Palace MacDonald-Pearce (92) at Ratcliffe. They were married in Monaco, where Alicia (03) & James Saunders Christian’s parents live, in 1999. They (01) with baby Amelia now have five children: Fleur (12), James (90) & Anna-Marie Wilson (92) 47 46 46 Register online at www.ratclifanassociation.co.uknline at www.ratclifanassociation.co.uk 47 Register o