The 848 pilgrims from across our community of faith who are in Lourdes will gather for Mass for the first time today.
Hundreds of people from our Diocese are on the move: on the way to Lourdes by plane, train, coach, car, Jumbulance – even by bicycle!
Follow along with the pilgrimage's daily prayer and Masses.
Scripture and prayer intentions for August, in support of the Pastoral Plan
132 CYMFED Awards were presented to students from 12 diocesan primary and secondary schools.
Simon Tierney was ordained by Bishop Richard on Thursday evening.
The pair plan to raise vital Pilgrimage funds with a 500+ mile journey across France.
"It is the Lord who calls us, the Lord Who accompanies us, the Lord Who shepherds us."
Schools in Surrey have been learning hymn tunes from every corner of the British Isles and folk tunes from across the world.
The celebration included a £5,766 donation to Missio - diocesan schools’ largest donation to date.
Celebrities, artists, pupils and the general public donated 2,146 unique artworks
Over 200 young people, teachers and leaders from all over England & Wales gathered to celebrate Community Organising work in schools
The current cap prevents the Church from accessing funding & establishing new schools
An inclusive school gives all pupils regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, achievements or background the opportunity to succeed
The Holy Father issued a message to the children of the world
Bishop Richard celebrated the Mass at St Richard's Catholic College, with clergy of the deanery and members of the community
