Good Shepherd appeal 2025

Supporting families in our communities

For 123 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.

2025 theme: Pilgrims of Hope

As we celebrate the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year 2025, the theme of this year’s appeal is Pilgrims of Hope. This Jubilee calls for a year of forgiveness and reconciliation, and through the Good Shepherd Appeal, we can extend this message of hope to those who need it most.

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 filled with creative ideas, including:

Sponsored ‘Walk for Hope’
Bake sale
Fancy dress day
Talent show
Read-a-thon

Additionally, we encourage schools to design and create their own school banner, reflecting their hopes for the future. These banners will be proudly displayed during the Good Shepherd services.

2025 Good Shepherd services

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

11th June – 10:30 AM – Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral (Led by Archbishop Malcolm McMahon)

12th 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 primary and secondary schools to make a meaningful impact. By coming together as Pilgrims of Hope, 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