JOHN PAUL II APPROVES

On November 5th 1993 many gathered at English Martyrs Church for the Mass of Thanksgiving.  Those in attandance included the Duke of Norfolk from Arundel, the Mayor of Worthing, Worthing's Chief of Police, Heads and Representatives from the Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools and others with Bishop Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, who presided over Mass concelebrated with many priests from the Deanary.

Bishop Murphy-O'Connor with Father Enda Naughton process into the Mass

Bishop Murphy-O'Connor surprised Gary by presenting him with the Papal Medal from Pope John Paul II 'Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice' for services to the Church in completion of the Sistine Chapel Ceiling Reproduction.

Above, Bishop Murphy-O'Connor, Gary Bevans and Father Enda Naughton with medal and certificate.
Far left, Gary is present with the Papal Award.
Near left, the faithful gathered for the Mass of Thanksgiving, November 5th 1992.