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
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.
"The Holy Father states that our world needs [the] hope which is generated through education."
