"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.
Fr Gary Carter and Fr Scott Coleman join the Diocese at an important time, with the Pastoral Plan offering new opportunities for mission.
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.
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."
