The reported that the Catholic Church grew by 15,881,000 from 2022-3, to 17.8% of the world's population.
Bishop Richard was presented with a cheque for £60,000 on the Feast of St Philip Howard.
"Prayer must always be honest. There is no need to be anything but honest, because God knows us better than we know ourselves."
Ambassadors join Sussex Police, The Clewer Initiative and Mothers' Union to raise awareness of modern slavery.
"May the patron of our Diocese intercede for us, as we seek to serve Christ."
Our popular annual Marriage Anniversaries Mass celebrated 1,190 years of marriage!
Meet our ecumenical Anti-Slavery Ambassadors and discover how to 'spot the signs' of Modern Slavery.
"By praying, we keep alive the spark of hope lit by God within us, so that it can become a great fire."
The school and parish community gathered with Bishop Richard on Evangelii Gaudium Sunday.
A new Postgraduate Certificate in RE course is now available to teachers from any diocese.
Read the latest edition of the news & information from the diocesan Education Service online.
Eight members of the Education Service participated in this year's pilgrimage, in variety of roles.
Ann has offered 21 years of exceptional service to the Church and to the mission of education in the Diocese.
Staff, pupils and parents gathered in the school hall and pupils read and sang beautifully, and planted a seed representing God's love.
The Cardinal Newman community gathered to thank Catherine for her work as Executive Headteacher.
Patrick Kerr joined over 60 young teachers from England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland on a transformative pilgrimage to Rome.
