Diocesan News

Diocesan pilgrims travel to St Mary's, Oscott, for Adoremus 2024

September 24, 2024

Cardinal Vincent reminded attendees that Jesus, present in the monstrance, is the embodiment of sacrifice.

"God walks with His people" - Pope Francis' message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees

September 24, 2024

"It is possible to see in the migrants of our time ... a living image of God’s people on their way to the eternal homeland."

Cafod Jubilee 2025 icon is blessed by Cardinal Vincent Nichols

September 18, 2024

CAFOD commissioned the icon from Ethiopian artist and engineer Mulugeta Araya aged 30.

New Lottery Heritage Fund initiative will benefit UK Catholic churches

September 17, 2024

The new multi-million pound initiative could see significant sums of money earmarked for urgent repairs and restoration projects

Help Pact build bridges of hope for prisoners and their families this October

September 16, 2024

Pact invites parishes across England and Wales to bring people in prison, and their children and families, before the Lord in prayer.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "May we choose the way that leads to life"

September 13, 2024

"The greatest moments of joy and fulfilment come when we are doing what the Lord calls us to do"

Bethan Townsend is consecrated to the Ordo Virginum in Arundel Cathedral

September 12, 2024

"She has chosen you above all things, may she find all things in possessing you."

"Unite in ‘compassionate action’ to oppose assisted suicide"

September 12, 2024

Bishop John Sherrington encourages Catholics to unite in prayer and compassionate action as Parliament prepares to debate assisted suicide.

Education News

Archbishop Romero Trust & Oscar Romero Award Anniversary Mass in Southwark

November 3, 2025

Archbishop John Wilson held St Oscar up as an example to parishes & schools: a bishop who "made his own the plight" of his people.

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Leatherhead, joins Xavier Catholic Education Trust

November 3, 2025

The school becomes the eighteenth primary and twenty-second school to join Xavier CET.

Pope Leo issues Apostolic Letter on Catholic Education: "Drawing New Maps of Hope"

October 28, 2025

"Educate to promote dignity, justice, and trust in a war-torn world"

New survey on neurodiversity and the Catholic Faith

October 28, 2025

The Catholic Bishop's Conference and Birmingham Newman University would like to hear from neurodivergent Catholic adults and caregivers.

Pope Leo to name St John Henry Newman a patron saint of Catholic education

October 24, 2025

The Holy Father will designate Newman as co-patron saint of education, with St Thomas Aquinas, during the Jubilee for Education.

Sussex Catholic Education Trust launched to support Sussex diocesan schools

October 21, 2025

The Trust aims to ensure every child access to a high-quality education that nurtures their spiritual, academic, and personal growth.

St Oscar Romero students raise £15,000 for St Vincent de Paul Society, Worthing

October 14, 2025

Participants in this year's Overnight Walk and Mountain Challenge brought the school's 5-year fundraising total to £65,000.

Bishop Richard inducts Sarah McCurdy at St Philip's, Uckfield

October 13, 2025

Sarah, a long-serving teacher at the school was inducted as Headteacher during Mass at Our Lady Immaculate and St Philip Neri Church.

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