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."
Antony gifted the school a beautiful set of ceramic tiles made in Jerusalem, with the word ‘Shalom’ inscribed on them.
St Joseph's is the first school in the Diocese to be awarded the Developer Level Award.
Bishop Richard celebrated the Induction Mass with parish clergy, and spoke of the call to service of God and neighbour.
The school has won the prestigious Gold Award for Coaching, Mentoring and Professional Learning in Education.
"We are incredibly grateful to work with such an exceptional lead provider, enabling us to deliver a first-class service."
Five members of Education Service staff took part in the ATCRE conference in Birmingham.
The school recently presented a cheque for £4066, raised by a Sleep Out and Live Crib
The parish and school family gathered for the induction Mass with Bishop Richard.
