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
Students from 12 Diocesan schools took part in the pilgrimage walk, Mass and a picnic.
30 more students will be able to access and benefit from the excellent learning opportunities St Peter’s provides.
The students raised more than £14,000 by walking Hadrian's Wall Path and the South Downs Way.
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
