CAFOD commissioned the icon from Ethiopian artist and engineer Mulugeta Araya aged 30.
The new multi-million pound initiative could see significant sums of money earmarked for urgent repairs and restoration projects
Pact invites parishes across England and Wales to bring people in prison, and their children and families, before the Lord in prayer.
"The greatest moments of joy and fulfilment come when we are doing what the Lord calls us to do"
"She has chosen you above all things, may she find all things in possessing you."
Bishop John Sherrington encourages Catholics to unite in prayer and compassionate action as Parliament prepares to debate assisted suicide.
"From a place of prayer, may we listen and speak, may we see and act."
"Around the time of my Confirmation, the Lord captured my heart".
132 CYMFED Awards were presented to students from 12 diocesan primary and secondary schools.
Maria is retiring after 21 years and was joined by family, deanery colleagues, Xavier CET and the diocesan Education Service to celebrate.
“Your ministry and care for our young people goes further than we can ever see.”
On her retirement, Jan was awarded a diocesan medal for her services to Catholic education.
The school has been recognised for 'developing a Surrey Healthy Schools approach to wellbeing, health, inclusion & achievement.'
The celebration included a £5,766 donation to Missio - diocesan schools’ largest donation to date.
Schools in Surrey have been learning hymn tunes from every corner of the British Isles and folk tunes from across the world.
Bishop Richard celebrated the Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows, Bognor, with members of the parish and school communities
