Diocesan News

Bishop Richard welcomes "Dilexi te" and Pope Leo's renewed call to work for the common good

October 9, 2025

“We must not be indifferent to the suffering of others; we must work for the common good and to rebuild solidarity between people."

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem issues message following Israel-Gaza framework for peace

October 9, 2025

"As Church, we are called to speak a word of hope, to have the courage to offer a narrative that opens horizons and builds."

Pope Leo publishes Apostolic Exhortation "Dilexi te", focussing on love for the poor

October 9, 2025

"Faith cannot be separated from love for the poor."

Parish of Brighton & Hove musicians gather for day of music-making & formation

October 9, 2025

The gathered musicians looked at new music, considering the liturgical context and ways of introducing new pieces in our communities.

St Dunstan's, Woking, and St Hugh's, Knaphill, awarded CAFOD LiveSimply Award

October 3, 2025

The award is open to Catholic parishes & schools who can demonstrate that they live simply, sustainably, and in solidarity with the poor.

Pope Leo encourages Catholics to pray a daily Rosary for peace this October

October 3, 2025

"May you be faithful instruments of reconciliation in your daily lives."

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "We see fresh green shoots of faith"

October 3, 2025

"As Christ’s faithful people we must persevere in proclaiming the message of life in Him, even when the circumstances are difficult."

Bishop Paul McAleenan’s message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2025

September 30, 2025

Hostility and prejudice towards migrants and refugees must not harden our hearts.

Education News

Secondary students gather in Arundel for annual pilgrimage

October 3, 2025

Bishop Richard encouraged the pilgrims to return to their schools filled with the message of hope we have received during this Jubilee year.

St Richard's Catholic College, Bexhill, joins Bosco CET

October 1, 2025

St Richard's is the third secondary school to join the Bosco CET family.

Martyn Peebles inducted as Headteacher at St Polycarp's, Farnham

September 29, 2025

The community gathered at St Joan of Arc Church, Farnham, for a joyful Induction Mass

Bishop Richard visits teachers gathered for the Postgraduate Certificate in RE course

September 29, 2025

The course is a new collaboration between the Diocese and St Mary’s University and aims to increase the number of RE specialists in schools.

Induction of Gemma Willcox at St Charles Borromeo, Weybridge

September 22, 2025

The school and parish community gathered with Bishop Richard on Evangelii Gaudium Sunday.

New schemes to tackle Religious Education teacher shortage in schools

September 12, 2025

A new Postgraduate Certificate in RE course is now available to teachers from any diocese.

The Alpha Beta - September issue out now!

September 5, 2025

Read the latest edition of the news & information from the diocesan Education Service online.

Diocesan Education Service joins Lourdes Pilgrimage

August 2, 2025

Eight members of the Education Service participated in this year's pilgrimage, in variety of roles.

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