The increase in Confirmations of 246 on last year follows the trend also observed in increasing Mass attendance and adult baptisms.
The Council of Priests has voted in favour of canonically establishing three new parishes: Brighton & Hove, Guildford, and Weybridge.
Cardinal Nichols condemns the "appalling strike on the Church [and] prays for the dead and injured."
The new building, with English classrooms, Library and Resource Centre, will be a place where love of the students informs the learning.
Each year, the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton takes hundreds of pilgrims to Lourdes to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes.
"Prisoners and their families need support. We must not forget their hidden sentences."
This listening "brings the Word of God to the very core of our being, the place of love."
"Immersive, empathy-led, international placements offer students life-shaping experiences."
Theresa McNamara, Chaplain at St Philip Howard School, has been appointed Chaplaincy Coordinator, working in the diocesan Education Service
Mark has demonstrated a 'breadth of experience & an invaluable understanding'.
Bishop Marcus Stock has announced that 24 January will be the launch day for for schools to mark the year of Jubilee
132 CYMFED Awards were presented to students from 12 diocesan primary and secondary schools.
Maria is retiring after 21 years and was joined by family, deanery colleagues, Xavier CET and the diocesan Education Service to celebrate.
“Your ministry and care for our young people goes further than we can ever see.”
On her retirement, Jan was awarded a diocesan medal for her services to Catholic education.
The school has been recognised for 'developing a Surrey Healthy Schools approach to wellbeing, health, inclusion & achievement.'
