A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Church which cleanses our soul and helps us to grow closer to God.
Team Domenica supports young people with learning disabilities to acquire the skills, confidence and independence they need.
Pope Francis’ Message for the World Day of the Sick, 11 February
"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."
The two-day event with Bishop Richard was attended by more than 100 delegates, with a number of expert speakers.
Children from across the Diocese have contributed to this year's e-card, produced by the Schools Singing Programme.
Kathryn Cole and Peter Edgington were inducted by Bishop Richard at Our Lady of Sorrows.
The students were invited to the House of Lords to chair the charity's Anti-Bullying event
Children are enjoying developing their repertoire and participating in school and parish Masses.
During Mass at the Sacred Heart, Caterham, Bishop Richard said that command to love God and neighbour is at the heart of a Catholic school.
The school's approach is guided by the Schools, Students and Teachers network's Framework for Exceptional Education.
The Catholic Children’s Society has distribute over £1 million of emergency funding in Arundel & Brighton, Westminster and Southwark.
