"By praying, we keep alive the spark of hope lit by God within us, so that it can become a great fire."
Prisoners’ Sunday is an opportunity to consider how we are serving our brothers and sisters affected by imprisonment.
We might reflect this Prisoners’ Sunday, on the need to enable prisoners and all those affected by crime, to refind lost hope.
“We must not be indifferent to the suffering of others; we must work for the common good and to rebuild solidarity between people."
"As Church, we are called to speak a word of hope, to have the courage to offer a narrative that opens horizons and builds."
"Faith cannot be separated from love for the poor."
The gathered musicians looked at new music, considering the liturgical context and ways of introducing new pieces in our communities.
The award is open to Catholic parishes & schools who can demonstrate that they live simply, sustainably, and in solidarity with the poor.
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
Celebrities, artists, pupils and the general public donated 2,146 unique artworks
The current cap prevents the Church from accessing funding & establishing new schools
