Diocesan News

Home Mission Sunday: sharing the "Beauty and Joy of Knowing Jesus Christ"

September 16, 2026

"This is the work, the mission, of the whole Church, it is the Great Commission, and comes into every area of life within the Church."

MPs vote against Assisted Suicide Bill after intense debate in Parliament

September 11, 2026

The bill was defeated by a majority of 16, with 286 votes to 270.

Education Sunday: Celebrating the life and mission of our schools

September 11, 2026

Established 178 years ago in 1848, the day provides an opportunity to celebrate and give thanks to all those involved in Catholic education.

Pope speaks on human dignity, urging Christians to defend it in every circumstance

September 11, 2026

“Human dignity does not depend on a person’s abilities, wealth or position in life, nor on the right or wrong choices made.”

Learning from our Parish Safeguarding Audits - 3-year cycle completed

September 3, 2026

Over the past three years, the Safeguarding Office has completed a Parish Safeguarding Audit in every Parish in the Diocese.

Contact your MP today to speak out against the Assisted Suicide Bill

September 2, 2026

Members of Parliament face a vitally important vote on Friday 11 September.

Day of Prayer for Care of Creation: Pope Leo's call to "beat swords into ploughshares"

August 28, 2026

The World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation is celebrated on 1 September

Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Stephen to take place on 19 October

July 31, 2026

Bishop Stephen will celebrate a special Mass of Welcome for people across our Diocese at Worth Abbey on Saturday 24 October.

Education News

Pilgrims of Hope: Called to Teach - St Bede's teacher joins Young Teacher pilgrimage to Rome

July 15, 2025

Patrick Kerr joined over 60 young teachers from England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland on a transformative pilgrimage to Rome.

Bishop Richard blesses new building at St Philip Howard Catholic School, Barnham

July 14, 2025

The new building, with English classrooms, Library and Resource Centre, will be a place where love of the students informs the learning.

St Joseph's, Dorking, celebrates Carolyn Scrutton's 31 years of service to Catholic education

July 11, 2025

Carolyn has given 31 years of service to Catholic education, 27 of these at St Joseph’s and 20 as Head.

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.

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