Good Shepherd Appeal 2026

Supporting families in our communities

For 124 years, generations of schoolchildren from all over the archdiocese have continued to support Nugent through Good Shepherd, raising millions of pounds and helping thousands of children and young people by taking part.

This amazing support helps us to continue to provide support and care where local government funding and austerity is impacting most and creating hardship. The Good Shepherd appeal has more relevance than ever in helping children and young people in our local communities, right where it’s needed most.

This year’s Good Shepherd Appeal helps children and young people understand that every person is our neighbour, whether across the playground, street or across the world, and that loving our neighbour means acting with kindness, generosity, and justice.

It connects faith to action through:

• acts of kindness
• learning grounded in Catholic Social Teaching
• fundraising to support vulnerable people locally through Nugent

How schools can get involved

We invite all schools across the archdiocese to take part in this wonderful tradition by organising fundraising events in support of Nugent’s vital work. Schools that sign up will receive a fundraising pack and teachers information pack.

2026 Good Shepherd services

All participating schools are invited to join us at one of the two special Good Shepherd services:

• 25th June – 10:30 AM – Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral (Led by Archbishop John Sherrington)
• 30th June – 2:00 PM – St Mary’s RC Church, Leyland (Led by Father Bibby)
  Sign up today!

The Good Shepherd Appeal is a powerful way for our schools across the Archdiocese to make a meaningful impact. By coming together to Love the Neighbour, we can continue providing care and support where it is needed most.

For further information and support about the Good Shepherd Appeal please contact Joanne, Community Engagement Manager:
T: 0151 261 2031
E: joanne.dobbie@wearenugent.org