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The GalGael Trust have just completed a commission to fabricate a life size crucifix for Cardinal Newman High School in Bellshill, Glasgow.
The sculpture was designed by the schools art department and inspired by the work of French post-impressionist Matisse.
The design was fabricated in stainless steel at the workshop of the GalGael Trust in Govan and involved staff and volunteers one of whom was a former shipyard worker.
The school wished to commemorate the last weeks Papal visit and the sculpture was delivered to the school as the Pope made his way to Bellahouston. Staff and pupils are also delighted with the beatification of John Henry Newman who was formally made a saint by Pope Benedict while in the UK.
The work will be mounted on on an external wall in the next week or so for a forthcoming celebration where all involved in the project will be in attendance. Cardinal Keith O’Brien will bless the sculpture when it is unveiled.
(GK/KMcA)
