"The worship of God is the highest of all our human activities. There is nothing more important, nothing more natural for us."
Across our Diocese, parishioners will generously support the appeal to send pilgrims who need assistance, and their carers, to Lourdes
"[He] has found such friendship, through his love of Christ."
Bishop Richard issued his third Pastoral Plan for the Diocese just over a year ago.
"We can allow the fracture lines in our society to break open. Or we can work to heal these growing divides."
Commemorations took place to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia.
Brighton Table Tennis Club celebrated the launch of its new venue thanks to support from the Diocese, Sport England and the London Marathon.
Pope Francis has expressed his gratitude for the Gaza ceasefire agreement and called for it to be respected
Community organising charity Citizens UK includes more than 50 Catholic member institutions, including schools and parishes.
This year's Leavers' Mass was particularly poignant as the school will no longer be designated as a Catholic school from September.
Schools from around the diocese gathered, with pupils being awarded their Faith in Action pins, and Oscar Romero Awards.
The theme this Jubilee Year was "Pilgrims of Hope", with readings highlighting the importance of proclaiming "the good news to the poor".
Participants have been meeting and praying together, discerning what it means to be a leader in a Catholic school or Trust.
A Mass followed messages and videos of thanks from pupils for Fr Chris' service to their school.
The Diocese of Arundel and Brighton was delighted to host the termly meeting of the Schools Commissioners and the CES.
The two school joined Xavier CET on 1 June, bringing its total number of schools to 21.
