Diocesan News

Novena Day Three: praying for the mission of our schools, colleges and Trusts.

October 13, 2026

“Let the little children come to me & do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14

Novena Day Two: Join people across our diocese as we journey in prayer

October 12, 2026

Today we pray for Bishop-elect Stephen, catechists & those preparing people for the sacraments.

We begin nine days of prayer today as we prepare to welcome our new bishop

October 11, 2026

“You yourselves like living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house."

What happens when a priest is ordained a bishop?

October 9, 2026

Our Formation & Spirituality Adviser Deacon Jon Harman shares a new reflection.

Watch a new short film about the source and summit of our faith

October 8, 2026

Canon Tom & the Poor Clares explore the sacramental re-presentation of Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross.

Churches across England & Wales will mark Prisoners’ Sunday this weekend

October 5, 2026

Catholic charity Pact has been supporting people & families impacted by imprisonment for 125 years.

Deacon Jon explores the significance of a bishop’s mitre, crozier & cross

October 1, 2026

'Each of these symbols helps us to understand a bishop's ministry'

Exploring the ministry of a bishop as we prepare for Fr Stephen's Episcopal Ordination

September 25, 2026

"The ministry of a bishop connects us with the Church's beginnings."

Education News

Martyn Peebles inducted as Headteacher at St Polycarp's, Farnham

September 29, 2025

The community gathered at St Joan of Arc Church, Farnham, for a joyful Induction Mass

Bishop Richard visits teachers gathered for the Postgraduate Certificate in RE course

September 29, 2025

The course is a new collaboration between the Diocese and St Mary’s University and aims to increase the number of RE specialists in schools.

Induction of Gemma Willcox at St Charles Borromeo, Weybridge

September 22, 2025

The school and parish community gathered with Bishop Richard on Evangelii Gaudium Sunday.

New schemes to tackle Religious Education teacher shortage in schools

September 12, 2025

A new Postgraduate Certificate in RE course is now available to teachers from any diocese.

Diocesan Education Service joins Lourdes Pilgrimage

August 2, 2025

Eight members of the Education Service participated in this year's pilgrimage, in variety of roles.

Ann Baldwin, retiring from the Education Service, receives Bene Merenti from Bishop Richard

July 22, 2025

Ann has offered 21 years of exceptional service to the Church and to the mission of education in the Diocese.

Bishop Richard leads a liturgy for St Joseph’s, Brighton, as it prepares to close

July 18, 2025

Staff, pupils and parents gathered in the school hall and pupils read and sang beautifully, and planted a seed representing God's love.

Mass of Thanksgiving for the work of Catherine Burnham, Cardinal Newman, Hersham

July 17, 2025

The Cardinal Newman community gathered to thank Catherine for her work as Executive Headteacher.

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