Mass was celebrated by Canon Dáithí and concelebrated by priests of the Diocese, with the homily given by Fr Daryl George.
Fr George reflects on the incredible gift of accompanying the dying
"We are called to defend the gift of life to its natural end and to protect vulnerable citizens."
The programme was started 15 years ago to help support people who felt isolated as a result of bereavement, grief and loss.
We need times of shelter and rest with Christ, for the action that God calls us to take.
Fr Laurence's funeral Mass will take place at St Joseph's, Redhill, on Friday 5 July
Climate crisis is an urgent challenge, the earth is warming faster than first thought.
"This Sunday’s readings speak to us about the impact of division."
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."
