Diocesan News

Fr Toby Lees OP explored “acedia” in the latest in a series of CST conferences in Brighton

March 25, 2026

Cultivating attention can free us from ambivalence, online scrolling, and FOMO

Journey through Holy Week with Canon Kieron O'Brien, Canon Jonathan Martin and Fr Jonathan How

March 25, 2026

Explore the sacred heart of the Christian liturgical year with 3 new short films

Lourdes Pilgrimage rugby top launched to raise funds for Pilgrimage

March 20, 2026

A Pilgrimage volunteer has worked with Ambition Sport to produce a special Pilgrimage rugby shirt in our diocesan colours.

Archbishop John Sherrington responds to vote to decriminalise abortion

March 19, 2026

"This move is likely to lead to more late-term abortions putting pregnant women and their babies at risk."

Catholic & Anglican Dioceses choose Palestinian Olive Oil for their Holy Oils

March 17, 2026

Diocesan oils will be blessed at the Chrism Mass at Arundel Cathedral on 1 April.

Crawley charity responds as homeless refugee numbers soar

March 17, 2026

Homelessness among refugees reflects what Refugees Welcome Crawley encounter daily

Parishioners & Cardinal Newman students campaign with Citizens UK on affordable housing

March 16, 2026

The campaign aims to deliver affordable housing for the city and support key workers

Synod Study Group Publishes Report on Women's Role in Church Life

March 16, 2026

A new report has been published this week, following the four-year 'synodal' process that took place across the Catholic Church 2021-24.

Education News

Jubilee of Hope launched in schools across the Diocese

January 28, 2025

Schools across our Diocese joined together with Cafod to celebrate the launch of the Jubilee Year.

Bishop Richard inducts new Head of School at St Cuthbert Mayne

January 27, 2025

Amy O’Donovan was inducted at Jesus Christ Redeemer of Mankind Church, Cranleigh.

St Mary's University and the Diocesan Education Service collaborate on new RE Resources

January 23, 2025

Devised to support the RE Directory, “Day by Day” aims to enrich and enhance the teaching of Primary RE in Catholic schools.

New Head of School inducted for St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Redhill

January 13, 2025

Thomas Hall was inducted by Bishop Richard during Mass in the Parish of the Nativity of the Lord.

Diocesan Education Service & St Mary's University launch "Day by Day" Primary RE resources

December 20, 2024

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

Mass of Thanksgiving for Steve Tindall, as he retires from Holy Family, Addlestone

December 19, 2024

Steve retires after 12 years of headship and 35 years in Catholic education.

New Head inducted for St Alban’s, East Molesey

December 16, 2024

Bishop Richard inducted Emma Daly as Head of School during Mass at St Barnabas Church.

Retirement celebrations for Theresa Kenefick at St Joseph's School, Epsom

December 13, 2024

The community gathered to recognise over 30 years of outstanding service to the school and parish.

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