Diocesan News

Read Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection

November 28, 2025

"The First Sunday of Advent heralds the time of preparation for our celebration of the Lord’s birth"

Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe OP joins diocesan Headteachers & School Leaders

November 26, 2025

“At the heart of education is the liberation of the imagination”

World Youth Day & National Youth Sunday are marked on Sunday, the Feast of Christ the King

November 20, 2025

Our diocesan Youth Council have been talking to young people, youth leaders & chaplains from across the Diocese.

People across Surrey and Sussex join diocesan teams online.

November 19, 2025

The popular annual webinar included updates from H&S, Property and Finance.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: The Church is made of living stones

November 7, 2025

"The waters of baptism bring us to live our lives in the love that exists in the Trinity."

Diocesan extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion gather for Day of Reflection

November 6, 2025

Over one hundred extraordinary ministers gathered with Bishop Richard at Christ the Prince of Peace, Weybridge.

COP30 Day of Action: CAFOD appeals for support for action to safeguard the planet

November 2, 2025

The impact of climate change is being felt across the globe, but is hitting the world's poorest countries hardest

Diocesan Synod Team participates in Rome Jubilee Celebrations and Conference

November 1, 2025

Nine representatives from our diocesan Synod Team travelled to the Jubilee of Synodal Teams & Participatory Bodies at the Vatican in October

Education News

Bishop Stephen has written a message for people across our diocesan family

November 11, 2026

He reflects on the joy of his first few weeks as Bishop and shares his his support for the Pastoral Plan.

St Mary's University, Twickenham, celebrates role of women in Catholic education

November 9, 2026

St Mary's alumnae have gone on to make significant contributions to Catholic education at all levels in the UK and internationally.

Lize Claassen is inducted as Head at St Joseph's, Dorking

November 9, 2026

After the Mass celebrated by Fr Ian Vane, Lize spoke of her gratitude for all who had supported her during her time in Catholic education.

Schools Feeding Schools: With Mary's Meals

November 6, 2026

Mary's Meals award scheme supports curriculum aims of developing pupils as educated citizens and in spiritual & moral development

New Chancellor & Vice-Chancellor for St Mary's University

November 6, 2026

Archbishop Richard Moth & Dr Øystein Lund installed in new roles in ceremony at Westminster Cathedral

Prayer & Liturgy Coordinators gather at Ladywell

November 5, 2026

66 Prayer & Liturgy Coordinators from our diocesan schools explored how to lead staff in prayer.

Schools Singing Programme choirs join in Bishop Stephen's Mass of Welcome

October 26, 2026

Children from five diocesan schools taking part in the Schools Singing Programme sang Elgar's "Ave Verum Corpus" at the Mass.

Exploring Life as an MP: Alison Bennett MP visits St Paul's Catholic College, Burgess Hill

October 22, 2026

KS4 and KS5 students had the opportunity to ask Alison about her role, current political issues, and the work of Parliament.

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