"It was a moving event for all involved and a powerful reminder of the universality of the Church."
"I come to you as a brother, who desires to be the servant of your faith and your joy"
The new Befrienders joined a network of 140 trained ministers who journey with those experiencing the loneliness and pain of loss.
“It is hoped that by the end of this year all 11 new parishes will be formally established.”
“The many cultures from which we have come bring to our society a richness beyond measure.”
The theme of the Day this year is “The Empty Chair”.
'We arrived in Lima on New Years Eve 1981 - without our suitcases"
The Bill’s remaining stages - the report and third reading - will be debated by Parliament on 16 May.
Headteachers from across the Diocese gather for networking and spiritual reflection
The life and mission of the Diocese, its parishes, schools and offices, will continue steadily and faithfully.
A Parliamentary Reception to celebrate Catholic Education in England & Wales took place in the Palace of Westminster on 10 February.
Schools across the Diocese contributed to a memories book of photos and messages, presented to +Richard by the diocesan Education Service.
Read the latest edition of the newsletter for RE Leads, Heads of RE, Chaplains and Prayer & Liturgy leaders from the Education Service.
The grant will help to foster a love of reading in the children, and support literacy development.
The schools' outcomes for disadvantaged children in last year's KS2 or KS4 results were "among the very best nationally".
The schools bring the total of primary schools in the Trust to fourteen, joining the three secondary schools also in Bosco CET.
