St Maria Goretti Faith In Action

27/08/2026

Gareth Snell local MP attended our HAF session at St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy yesterday!

Gareth enjoyed seeing the fantastic range of activities, enrichment and the healthy food provided as part of the HAF programme.

There was plenty of fun and smiles throughout the session! 🌟🍎

The Hubb Foundation StokeonTrent CityCouncil Gareth Snell

22/07/2026

22/07/2026

🏉 GIVE RUGBY A GO WITH LONGTON RUFC UNDER 10s! 🏉

Looking for a fun, active team sport where your child can make friends, build confidence and learn new skills?

Our Pitch Up & Play sessions are the perfect introduction to rugby for boys and girls in School Years 4 & 5 (Under 10s).

💛 Never played rugby before? Perfect! Pitch Up & Play is designed for beginners.

📅 Wednesday evenings throughout the summer
⏰ 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Then join us on Sundays for training and friendly games as part of the Longton RUFC family.

Why join us?
🏉 Fun, game-based coaching
🤝 Make new friends
💪 Build confidence and teamwork
🌟 Qualified RFU coaches
🙌 Safe, welcoming and inclusive environment
💛 Boys & Girls Welcome

Whether your child is trying rugby for the first time or has played before, we'd love to welcome them to the club.

📍 Longton Rugby Football Club

📩 Send us a message on Facebook for more information or simply come along on a Wednesday evenings this Summer.

Come and Give It a Try!

18/07/2026

A huge congratulations to our newly anointed Deacon Ben Hawley!! What a wonderful celebration 🙏

Si quis mihi ministraverit,
honorificabit eum Pater meus, qui est in caelis,
dicit Dominus.

If anyone serves me, my Father who is in heaven will honour them, says the Lord.

St Maria Goretti will be celebrating next Sunday with Mass at 11am 🎉

18/07/2026

Could you help shape the future of Catholic education in North Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent?

We're looking for dedicated volunteers to join our Local Governing Boards and help make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

We are currently seeking governors for:
📍 St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
📍 St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
📍 St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy & St Peter's Catholic Academy (Joint Board)
📍 St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School

As a school governor, you'll have the opportunity to:
⭐ Develop leadership skills
⭐ Support your local school and community
⭐ Influence school strategy and improvement
⭐ Gain valuable board-level experience

No previous governance or education experience is required.

If you'd like to help shape the future of Catholic education, we'd love to hear from you, please email us at [email protected]

18/07/2026

Wishing all our families a happy Summer!
Another wonderful year full of memories, we wish our year 6 pupils good luck in the next part of your journey, you will always be part of SMG, we look forward to hearing of your new adventures ❤️

06/07/2026

Happy Feast Day of Saint Maria Goretti, the beloved patron saint of our church in Bentilee.

Today, we give thanks for the inspiring witness of Saint Maria Goretti, whose life of purity, forgiveness, courage, and unwavering faith continues to guide us all. May her example encourage us to live with love, mercy, and trust in God, even in the face of life's challenges.

As we celebrate our parish feast, may God bless our church family, our community, and all who seek Saint Maria Goretti's intercession. Let us rejoice together in faith and pray that her spirit of holiness and forgiveness may always shine in our hearts.

Saint Maria Goretti, pray for us! 🙏

Happy Feast Day to everyone! May God's abundant blessings be with you today and always.

30/06/2026

On Friday two of our wonderful students took part in the CMAT choir event at the Diocesan Headteacher conference, we are so proud of you 😁

30/06/2026

For the next two weeks we are holding open rehearsals of our rock and pop group 'The Thursdays'. If you are under 18 and play guitar, keys, drums or sing and are interested in coming along to have a try please let us know or alternatively turn up on 2nd or 9th July.