"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
Bishop Stephen will celebrate a special Mass of Welcome for people across our Diocese at Worth Abbey on Saturday 24 October.
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.
In his homily, Archbishop-elect Richard spoke of how our schools are like John the Baptist, pointing others to Christ.
Children from across the Diocese have contributed to this year's digital card, produced by the Schools Singing Programme.
Children participating in the Schools Singing Programme are contributing to Advent worship and Christmas preparations and celebrations.
