Diocesan News

Bishop Richard's homily for the Inauguration of the new Parish of Brighton & Hove

September 15, 2025

Bishop Richard celebrated Mass for the inauguration of the new Parish of Brighton & Hove at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brighton.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Jesus is our life, our healing

September 12, 2025

"Jesus tells us that He must be lifted up, seen by all who gather around Him, that all may believe in Him."

Cardinal offers Pope birthday greetings and pledge of "devotion and unity"

September 11, 2025

To mark Pope Leo XIV’s 70th birthday, Cardinal Vincent Nichols has written to the Holy Father to assure him of the prayers of the faithful.

Fairtrade at 30 - the future is fair

September 10, 2025

It’s 30 years since the first Fairtrade certified products hit the supermarket shelves!

Catholic grant-making Charity marks "CST Prophet" Fr Charles Plater's 150th anniversary

September 9, 2025

The Charles Plater Trust welcomed more than 120 social justice thinkers and activists to Campion Hall.

Churches Together calls for prayer for peace in the Middle East on 21 September

September 5, 2025

On 21 September, Churches Together in England is encouraging] congregations across the nation to hold a minute’s silence.

Festival of Hope: join Bishop Richard at Ardingly on 20 September!

September 5, 2025

Come and celebrate the diocesan 60th anniversary with Mass, renowned guest speakers and music from One Hope Project and diocesan schools.

Pope Leo will declare London-born Carlo Acutis the Church’s first Millennial saint on Sunday.

September 3, 2025

“The only thing we have to ask for in prayer, is the desire to be holy"

Education News

Thanksgiving for the work of Maria Wheeler, retiring Head of St Francis', Caterham

July 18, 2024

Maria is retiring after 21 years and was joined by family, deanery colleagues, Xavier CET and the diocesan Education Service to celebrate.

Bishop Richard celebrates Mass marking teachers' 560 years of service to diocesan schools.

July 18, 2024

“Your ministry and care for our young people goes further than we can ever see.”

"Thank you and goodbye" to Jan Miles, retiring Deputy Head, Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Crawley

July 15, 2024

On her retirement, Jan was awarded a diocesan medal for her services to Catholic education.

Congratulations to The Marist School for Surrey Health Schools programme achievements!

July 12, 2024

The school has been recognised for 'developing a Surrey Healthy Schools approach to wellbeing, health, inclusion & achievement.'

Hundreds of children join Arundel & Brighton’s Good Shepherd celebration at Worth Abbey

July 8, 2024

The celebration included a £5,766 donation to Missio - diocesan schools’ largest donation to date.

“Hymn tunes and folk tunes” - A summer concert series for the Schools Singing Programme

July 8, 2024

Schools in Surrey have been learning hymn tunes from every corner of the British Isles and folk tunes from across the world.

Induction Mass for Tim Hulse, Headteacher of St Philip Howard School, Barnham

July 8, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated the Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows, Bognor, with members of the parish and school communities

Cardinal Newman School students participate in Catholic Social Teaching and Social Organising event

July 4, 2024

Over 200 young people, teachers and leaders from all over England & Wales gathered to celebrate Community Organising work in schools

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