"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.”
Peter Edgington and Sydney Bridges were inducted as Executive Head and Head of School in a joyful Mass celebrated by Bishop Richard.
The Sisters of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus founded Mayfield in 1863 and maintained strong links with it to the present day.
We pray for our school Chaplains, that they may be blessed in their vocation in the year ahead.
Children at the school learned about Marian apparitions all over the world and linked Our Lady of Walsingham to Lourdes and St Bernadette.
Bishop Richard inducted Helen at Mass on 22 September
Students, staff and alumni gathered to celebrate the school's founding in 1963
Bly, 14, won two bronze medals at this summer's Paralympic Games
In his homily Bishop Richard spoke about the call to service that is asked of each of us.
