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World Communications Day: Pope Leo & Pope Francis' message of peace

May 27, 2025

“Let us disarm communication of prejudice & resentment, fanaticism and even hatred. Let us disarm words and we will help disarm the world."

Pope Leo calls for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza

May 23, 2025

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his appeal for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, calling for a cessation of hostilities.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We must pray for peace

May 23, 2025

"The peace of the Risen Christ transforms our world and gives us a taste of the Kingdom of Heaven."

Prisoner support charity PACT responds to the Independent Sentencing Review

May 22, 2025

“The review highlights urgent need for improved regimes and engagement with prisoners’ families.”

Bishop Richard celebrated Mass with CathSoc at Sussex University on Tuesday

May 22, 2025

“The occasion marked an important milestone in the transformation of student pastoral care in the city”

VEC students and alumni share papal conclave and Inauguration Mass stories

May 20, 2025

"It was a moving event for all involved and a powerful reminder of the universality of the Church."

Pope Leo's Homily from the Mass for the Initiation of the Petrine Ministry

May 19, 2025

"I come to you as a brother, who desires to be the servant of your faith and your joy"

New Ministry of Consolation Befrienders commissioned to accompany the bereaved

May 16, 2025

The new Befrienders joined a network of 140 trained ministers who journey with those experiencing the loneliness and pain of loss.

Education News

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.

Head of St George's, Weybridge, reflects on RS outreach programme

April 8, 2024

Rachel Owens blogs on 40 years of partnership between St George's, Weybridge, and local Catholic primary schools.

Salesian School, Chertsey, wins two Educational Outcomes Awards

April 4, 2024

The awards recognise that Salesian School is among the highest performing secondary schools in the country.

Doreen Cronin, former Principal of St Richard's, Bexhill receives a papal award

March 26, 2024

Doreen Cronin has been awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice for distinguished service.

Catholic schools outperform peers in producing new teachers

March 25, 2024

Three secondaries in the Xavier CET have supplied 16% of student teachers at a major training provider for the South East

Annual Governors’ Commissioning Mass celebrated in Horsham

March 25, 2024

Bishop Richard concelebrated the annual Governors' Commissioning Mass with Fr Xavier Amirdasamy

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