"The ministry of a bishop connects us with the Church's beginnings."
“The cry of displaced children rises to God today,” Pope Leo said in his Message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
Parishioners set off on a 3.5-hour walk from St John's in Farncombe, raising over £500 so far.
Archbishop Richard also preached at Choral Evensong, reflecting on education, truth and discipleship.
"This is the work, the mission, of the whole Church, it is the Great Commission, and comes into every area of life within the Church."
The bill was defeated by a majority of 16, with 286 votes to 270.
Established 178 years ago in 1848, the day provides an opportunity to celebrate and give thanks to all those involved in Catholic education.
“Human dignity does not depend on a person’s abilities, wealth or position in life, nor on the right or wrong choices made.”
Children from across the Diocese have contributed to this year's e-card, produced by the Schools Singing Programme.
Kathryn Cole and Peter Edgington were inducted by Bishop Richard at Our Lady of Sorrows.
The students were invited to the House of Lords to chair the charity's Anti-Bullying event
Children are enjoying developing their repertoire and participating in school and parish Masses.
During Mass at the Sacred Heart, Caterham, Bishop Richard said that command to love God and neighbour is at the heart of a Catholic school.
The school's approach is guided by the Schools, Students and Teachers network's Framework for Exceptional Education.
The Catholic Children’s Society has distribute over £1 million of emergency funding in Arundel & Brighton, Westminster and Southwark.
The building marks an important new chapter in the life of the school community.
