Diocesan News

May 2024 Pastoral Plan update from Canon Kieron O'Brien

May 15, 2024

Canon Kieron outlines progress to date across the Diocese

This year’s Laudato Si' Week theme is Seeds of Hope

May 14, 2024

"Together we can cultivate harmony between humanity and nature"

Bishop John Sherrington issues statement on abortion-related amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill

May 14, 2024

He expressed "deep alarm" at two amendments to the Bill, which would remove legal protections for unborn babies.

Pope Francis proclaims 2025's Jubilee: ‘May hope fill our days!’

May 14, 2024

The Jubilee Year will begin with the opening of the Holy Door at St Peter’s Basilica.

Pope's Mission Day message: Mission is a tireless going out

May 13, 2024

The Church's mission is for all peoples and requires the participation of every baptised Christian.

Pope Francis' message for World Communications Day

May 10, 2024

The Pope's message follows the theme "Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart"

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Let us be united in faith, discipleship & mission"

May 10, 2024

"Jesus prays that his disciples – and we – may be one, united in faith, in our discipleship, in our mission."

Bishop Stock welcomes Government decision to lift cap on Faith School places

May 7, 2024

"“These proposals are welcome. Dioceses are well placed to respond"

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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