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Peace Sunday: an appeal for solidarity and justice

January 17, 2025

In this year's Message, Pope Francis highlights the role of debt in promoting global inequality and limiting human flourishing.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We receive the gifts the Spirit gives

January 17, 2025

"Let us not be silent about the wonderful things God does for us."

Bishops to travel to the Holy Land to support and advocate for Christians living there

January 16, 2025

Ending the violence in the region “has never been more urgent”.

Terminally Ill Adults Bill - House of Commons call for evidence

January 14, 2025

Members of the public, interested organisations and hospices are urged to act.

The role of the Permanent Deacon in the life and mission of the Church

January 14, 2025

“A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” (Prov16:9)

Applications for Lourdes 2025 are now open! Is Our Lady calling you to Lourdes this year?

January 10, 2025

Our pilgrimage is "Love in Action" and we journey to Lourdes to serve each other and to renew our commitment to walk with Jesus Christ.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: “Do you believe this?”

January 10, 2025

The occasion reminds Christians of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples, that “they may be one so that the world may believe”

Read Bishop Richard's Pastoral Letter for the Baptism of the Lord

January 10, 2025

"Let us all come together for prayer, formation and the renewed mission for the world the Lord calls us to serve."

Education News

A message to all those working in Catholic schools from the Rt Rev Marcus Stock.

September 1, 2021

Chair of the Catholic Education Service has issued a special letter.

Bishop Richard celebrates a very special Leavers’ Mass.

July 21, 2021

St Joseph’s Specialist Trust say farewell to 2020-1 Leavers.

Pupils from St Richard's Primary School fight racism.

July 20, 2021

The children showed their support for the England football team.

Additional Trainee Teacher placements in schools required urgently.

July 20, 2021

Can your school offer Trainee Teacher Placements?

Bishop Richard visits St Paul’s Catholic Primary School.

July 5, 2021

Bishop Richard opens and blesses the school's new prayer garden on the feast day of St Peter and St Paul.

Bee-lieve Foundation July Charity Marathon 2021.

July 1, 2021

The Bee-lieve Team are running ‘The 6 Bridges’ this weekend.

Ian Murphy Art Workshop at St Richard’s Catholic College.

July 1, 2021

The art department were delighted to welcome the world renowned artist and educator, Ian Murphy, into school to run workshops.

Former St Richard’s Catholic College pupil wins prestigious Art prize.

June 28, 2021

Joseph Zillwood, has won the prestigious Sara Berman Award.

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