"The writings of St John Henry Newman are a true expression of the faith of the Church."
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.
Fr Gary Carter and Fr Scott Coleman join the Diocese at an important time, with the Pastoral Plan offering new opportunities for mission.
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.
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.'
The celebration included a £5,766 donation to Missio - diocesan schools’ largest donation to date.
Schools in Surrey have been learning hymn tunes from every corner of the British Isles and folk tunes from across the world.
Bishop Richard celebrated the Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows, Bognor, with members of the parish and school communities
Over 200 young people, teachers and leaders from all over England & Wales gathered to celebrate Community Organising work in schools
