Diocesan News

Pope Francis releases his Lent 2023 Message 'Lenten Penance and the Synodal Journey'.

February 27, 2023

"Lenten penance is a commitment, sustained by grace"

Read Anti-Slavery Ambassador Ann Meehan's interview with Radio Maria.

February 24, 2023

'If you would like to be an Ambassador the door is open for you.'

St Bernadette Relic Tour Team release a fantastic new Legacy Film.

February 21, 2023

1 in 4 UK Catholics visited the relics with many thousands of people taking part.

Continental Assembly of the Synod - Bishops' final remarks

February 13, 2023

"Mutual listening [and] fruitful dialogue" Nota conclusive, February 2023, Prague.

A wonderful evening at Westminster Cathedral!

February 10, 2023

Friends of the Holy Land concert is a great success.

Catholic charity supporting prisoners & their families produces Stations of the Cross liturgy.

February 10, 2023

Voices of prisoners & their families can be heard in parishes this Lent.

‍ The Catholic Union welcomes Bishop Robert Barron to Westminster.

February 10, 2023

Bishop Barron delivered a keynote speech in Parliament on Monday.

CAFOD have launched an appeal to help those affected by the Syria-Turkey earthquake.

February 7, 2023

The charity are providing food, water and shelter to those in need.

Education News

Delegates gather in Cardiff for this year's NBRIA Conference

May 19, 2026

The three-day event celebrated collaboration, innovation and hope in religious education.

St Mary’s University invites attendees to summer Catholic Education webinar series

May 18, 2026

Teachers and leaders in our diocesan schools are invited to join St Mary's current Summer Series of Catholic Education Webinars

Diocesan Education Service celebrates the completion of "Day by Day" RE resources

May 15, 2026

The resources were produced by Primary RE Advisers from the Diocese and inspired by the RE Directory, "To Know You More Clearly".

The Alpha Beta - May issue out now!

May 7, 2026

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

Bosco CET welcomes Sacred Heart, Hastings, into the Trust family

May 1, 2026

The school brings the total of primary schools in the Trust to fifteen, joining the three secondary schools also in Bosco CET.

Choral Director Fraser Ellson nears end of fundraising Camino pilgrimage

April 23, 2026

Fraser and a fellow singer are walking and hiking to Santiago Compostela and raising funds for music education.

Students at St John the Baptist School, Woking, join competition to promote parish event

April 17, 2026

“It was an exciting moment for the DT department when St Dunstan’s approached us to design posters for their upcoming St Dunstan’s Festival"

Carol Scanlon, Head at St Mary's, Crowborough, receives diocesan medal on her retirement

March 30, 2026

Carol received the Education Service medal for her commitment to Catholic education at St Mary's, and St Joseph's, Redhill.

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