Diocesan News

Lourdes Prayer Network invites pilgrims to offer prayers of praise, petition and thanksgiving

May 22, 2026

Would you like to share your prayer needs and offer prayers for others, individually or at our monthly Mondays with Mary online prayers?

Pilgrims from St Edmund’s SVP journey to Spain

May 22, 2026

The pilgrims walked the 100km Camino Ingles, the traditional route for pilgrims from the UK and Ireland to Santiago de Compostela.

Representatives from dioceses across the country participate in Dialogue & Unity Conference

May 22, 2026

Catholics who wholeheartedly engage with Christians and those of other religions often experience a deeper understanding of their own faith

Protecting human dignity in the age of AI: Pope Leo to publish encyclical

May 22, 2026

The Vatican has repeatedly called for internationally agreed frameworks for safe AI development.

47% more couples join marriage preparation programmes in our Diocese!

May 18, 2026

Marriage catechists "support married couples in their journey together and bring marriage enrichment into parish pastoral life."

A beautiful new statue for Our Lady of Ransom, Eastbourne

May 18, 2026

The church community of Our Lady of Ransom in Eastbourne welcomed a new statue of St Joseph the Worker on his feast day, earlier this month

New Parish of Weybridge: reflecting, listening and looking ahead

May 18, 2026

Representatives from across the new parish met recently, with shared leadership and the contribution of lay people important themes.

Diocesan Moderators and Moderators Elect gather to discuss the progress of the Pastoral Plan

May 12, 2026

The group met last week, for two days of formation, discussion and discernment on the continued progress of the Pastoral Plan.

Education News

Weybridge community pays tribute to Headteacher Stephen Holt on this retirement

July 11, 2025

Fr Con Foley celebrated Mass with with staff, governors, pupils, parents, deanery, trust and diocesan colleagues and Stephen's family.

600 years' service to Catholic education celebrated at Mass of Thanksgiving

July 7, 2025

Staff from our Catholic schools who are retiring or stepping down after faithful service in a variety of roles gathered at Arundel Cathedral

Cardinal Newman School & East Brighton parish Citizens UK representatives meet Pope Leo

July 4, 2025

Community organising charity Citizens UK includes more than 50 Catholic member institutions, including schools and parishes.

End of year celebrations at Rydes Hill School

July 4, 2025

This year's Leavers' Mass was particularly poignant as the school will no longer be designated as a Catholic school from September.

Faith in Action and Oscar Romero Award winners gather at Worth Abbey

June 30, 2025

Schools from around the diocese gathered, with pupils being awarded their Faith in Action pins, and Oscar Romero Awards.

Schools journey to Arundel for this year's Good Shepherd celebration

June 26, 2025

The theme this Jubilee Year was "Pilgrims of Hope", with readings highlighting the importance of proclaiming "the good news to the poor".

Diocesan school staff gather for "Leading in Faith" day

June 26, 2025

Participants have been meeting and praying together, discerning what it means to be a leader in a Catholic school or Trust.

Jubilee Celebrations for Fr Chris Benyon at Cardinal Newman School, Hove

June 25, 2025

A Mass followed messages and videos of thanks from pupils for Fr Chris' service to their school.

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