Nine representatives from our diocesan Synod Team travelled to the Jubilee of Synodal Teams & Participatory Bodies at the Vatican in October
Pope Leo to declare St John Henry Newman the 38th Doctor of the Church on the Feast of All Saints.
Earlier this week Pope Leo decried "the abuses of power, displays of force, and indifference to the rule of law" across the world.
The Feast of All Saints reflects the full wonder of our Church.
The Catholic Bishop's Conference and Birmingham Newman University would like to hear from neurodivergent Catholic adults and caregivers.
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."
Steve retires after 12 years of headship and 35 years in Catholic education.
Bishop Richard inducted Emma Daly as Head of School during Mass at St Barnabas Church.
The community gathered to recognise over 30 years of outstanding service to the school and parish.
The two-day event with Bishop Richard was attended by more than 100 delegates, with a number of expert speakers.
Children from across the Diocese have contributed to this year's e-card, produced by the Schools Singing Programme.
Kathryn Cole and Peter Edgington were inducted by Bishop Richard at Our Lady of Sorrows.
The students were invited to the House of Lords to chair the charity's Anti-Bullying event
Children are enjoying developing their repertoire and participating in school and parish Masses.
