Mass was celebrated by Canon Dáithí and concelebrated by priests of the Diocese, with the homily given by Fr Daryl George.
Fr George reflects on the incredible gift of accompanying the dying
"We are called to defend the gift of life to its natural end and to protect vulnerable citizens."
The programme was started 15 years ago to help support people who felt isolated as a result of bereavement, grief and loss.
We need times of shelter and rest with Christ, for the action that God calls us to take.
Fr Laurence's funeral Mass will take place at St Joseph's, Redhill, on Friday 5 July
Climate crisis is an urgent challenge, the earth is warming faster than first thought.
"This Sunday’s readings speak to us about the impact of division."
The course is a new collaboration between the Diocese and St Mary’s University and aims to increase the number of RE specialists in schools.
The school and parish community gathered with Bishop Richard on Evangelii Gaudium Sunday.
A new Postgraduate Certificate in RE course is now available to teachers from any diocese.
Eight members of the Education Service participated in this year's pilgrimage, in variety of roles.
Ann has offered 21 years of exceptional service to the Church and to the mission of education in the Diocese.
Staff, pupils and parents gathered in the school hall and pupils read and sang beautifully, and planted a seed representing God's love.
The Cardinal Newman community gathered to thank Catherine for her work as Executive Headteacher.
Patrick Kerr joined over 60 young teachers from England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland on a transformative pilgrimage to Rome.
