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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 18-25 January 2024

January 15, 2024

‘You shall love the Lord your God… and your neighbour as yourself’

CAFOD calls for an urgent ceasefire as the war in Gaza reaches 100 days.

January 15, 2024

'Nowhere in Gaza is safe, families have been displaced multiple times and are trapped.'

Join CAFOD’s Big Lent Walk

January 12, 2024

Can you make an “astonishing difference” and walk 200km before Easter?

Peace Sunday takes place on Sunday 14 January

January 11, 2024

The theme this year is ‘Artificial Intelligence and Peace’.

Bishop Richard has released a new Pastoral Plan for the Diocese.

January 11, 2024

You can read the 'The Word Who is Life: The Call to Mission' and watch the webinar now.

Gardening for wildlife this January

January 10, 2024

Create beautiful spaces for God’s creation and get planning!

Bishop Richard's reflection for the Feast of the Epiphany

January 5, 2024

'We give to the Lord what has first been given to us: all that we are'

Applications to our Lourdes Pilgrimage are now open.

January 5, 2024

People across our community are invited to join this year's pilgrimage in its 50th anniversary year.

Education News

Remove the 50% cap: your voice can help support Catholic Education in the UK

June 4, 2024

The current cap prevents the Church from accessing funding & establishing new schools

Inclusion Award achieved by St Cuthbert's School, Englefield Green

May 29, 2024

An inclusive school gives all pupils regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, achievements or background the opportunity to succeed

Pope Francis celebrates first World Children's Day in Rome, 25-26 May

May 23, 2024

The Holy Father issued a message to the children of the world

School Chaplains give thanks for Fr Stephen Ortiger’s contribution to their ministry.

May 23, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated a special Chaplains’ Mass at Ladywell in Godalming

Induction Mass for Paul Barber, Principal of St Richard's Catholic College, Bexhill

May 14, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated the Mass at St Richard's Catholic College, with clergy of the deanery and members of the community

Papal Award for Simon Parr, recently retired diocesan Education Officer

May 13, 2024

Simon Parr was awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award, for his service to the Church

Wonderful Schools Singing Programme event for children from four Surrey schools

May 10, 2024

100 children sang liturgical repertoire together at the event in Cranleigh

St Robert Southwell joins Bosco Catholic Education Trust.

May 1, 2024

The primary school is the ninth school to join Bosco CET.

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