Young adults from across the Diocese gathered at St Richard’s, Chichester, for a retreat day on the theme “Bearing Witness to Christ."
He reflects on the joy of his first few weeks as Bishop and shares his his support for the Pastoral Plan.
"Our Christian faith is a gift. How can we help others to know its beauty & the hope it can give?"
This is the peace the world of itself can never give.
Hundreds join Bishop Stephen's Mass of Welcome at Worth Abbey.
Children from St Clement’s Primary School, Ewell, were among many who sent messages of welcome.
"Through you, beloved brother, may 'grace extend to more and more people.'"
The livestream will begin at 11.15am from Arundel Cathedral
132 CYMFED Awards were presented to students from 12 diocesan primary and secondary schools.
Maria is retiring after 21 years and was joined by family, deanery colleagues, Xavier CET and the diocesan Education Service to celebrate.
“Your ministry and care for our young people goes further than we can ever see.”
On her retirement, Jan was awarded a diocesan medal for her services to Catholic education.
The school has been recognised for 'developing a Surrey Healthy Schools approach to wellbeing, health, inclusion & achievement.'
The celebration included a £5,766 donation to Missio - diocesan schools’ largest donation to date.
Schools in Surrey have been learning hymn tunes from every corner of the British Isles and folk tunes from across the world.
Bishop Richard celebrated the Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows, Bognor, with members of the parish and school communities
