"The writings of St John Henry Newman are a true expression of the faith of the Church."
At the Closing Mass, Bishop Richard commissions the hundreds of pilgrims to take the fruits of their pilgrimage back to the Diocese.
"Their courage & tenacity bear heroic testimony to a faith that sees beyond what our eyes can see."
Together with Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Westminster pilgrims, our pilgrimage will celebrate Mass at the blessed Grotto.
Many sick pilgrims from our Diocese will be anointed; the healing which flows from it is a closeness to Jesus whose love will sustain them.
The Eucharistic Blessing is a source of grace and healing to the sick, and to all who participate.
The International Mass sees the gathering of thousands of pilgrims from around the world for Mass in the Underground Basilica.
On Saturday, our pilgrims pass through the Grotto together and gather for Mass as a whole pilgrimage for the first time.
We pray for our school Chaplains, that they may be blessed in their vocation in the year ahead.
Children at the school learned about Marian apparitions all over the world and linked Our Lady of Walsingham to Lourdes and St Bernadette.
Bishop Richard inducted Helen at Mass on 22 September
Students, staff and alumni gathered to celebrate the school's founding in 1963
Bly, 14, won two bronze medals at this summer's Paralympic Games
In his homily Bishop Richard spoke about the call to service that is asked of each of us.
The first 78 Sixth Form students began their studies this month in a new purpose-built facility.
People from across the school community joined a service of celebration last term.
