At the Closing Mass, Bishop Richard commissions the hundreds of pilgrims to take the fruits of their pilgrimage back to the Diocese.
"Their courage & tenacity bear heroic testimony to a faith that sees beyond what our eyes can see."
Together with Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Westminster pilgrims, our pilgrimage will celebrate Mass at the blessed Grotto.
Many sick pilgrims from our Diocese will be anointed; the healing which flows from it is a closeness to Jesus whose love will sustain them.
The Eucharistic Blessing is a source of grace and healing to the sick, and to all who participate.
The International Mass sees the gathering of thousands of pilgrims from around the world for Mass in the Underground Basilica.
On Saturday, our pilgrims pass through the Grotto together and gather for Mass as a whole pilgrimage for the first time.
Our pilgrimage includes people of all ages from across the Diocese, including pilgrims needing support, medics, Helpers and Redshirts.
St Joseph's, Redhill, and St Francis', Caterham, have joined the Xavier Trust and St Wilfrid's, Burgess Hill, has joined the Bosco Trust.
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.
