People across our diocese are invited to join this summer’s Lourdes pilgrimage as Helpers, whatever their faith or professional background.
Christians and Muslims both find themselves fasting and praying at this time.
"You are, each of you, an individual, willed by God, created by God, called by God to be His own."
25 people from a wide range of Christian, Hindu and Muslim communities met to help build understanding and strengthen friendships.
“Blessing and Solemn Vespers” in a former Diocesan Church
The life and mission of the Diocese, its parishes, schools and offices, will continue steadily and faithfully.
Speaking during the homily, he highlighted the importance of seeing time as a gift from God and using it in service.
The theme for this year's World Day of the Sick is “The compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing another’s pain”.
St Joseph's is the first school in the Diocese to be awarded the Developer Level Award.
Bishop Richard celebrated the Induction Mass with parish clergy, and spoke of the call to service of God and neighbour.
The school has won the prestigious Gold Award for Coaching, Mentoring and Professional Learning in Education.
"We are incredibly grateful to work with such an exceptional lead provider, enabling us to deliver a first-class service."
Five members of Education Service staff took part in the ATCRE conference in Birmingham.
The school recently presented a cheque for £4066, raised by a Sleep Out and Live Crib
The parish and school family gathered for the induction Mass with Bishop Richard.
The school and parish community gathered with Bishop Richard on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.
