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 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.
During Mass at the Sacred Heart, Caterham, Bishop Richard said that command to love God and neighbour is at the heart of a Catholic school.
The school's approach is guided by the Schools, Students and Teachers network's Framework for Exceptional Education.
