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.”
Over the past three years, the Safeguarding Office has completed a Parish Safeguarding Audit in every Parish in the Diocese.
Members of Parliament face a vitally important vote on Friday 11 September.
The World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation is celebrated on 1 September
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.
A pilot programme offering counselling to all Year 9 students has just been launched.
Carmel Martin was inducted by Bishop Richard, who spoke of the vocation to teaching and the call to service.
The Samaritans' Dawn Walk challenge is to walk 5 kilometres at sunrise.
The school's values, reflected in life at the school, impressed the judges.
Speakers spoke about the purpose of Catholic education, their own faith formation and the need to nurture one’s faith as a leader.
