Diocesan News

“It changed how I see care”: Nursing students reflect on Lourdes pilgrimage placement

August 11, 2025

"Leaving Lourdes, I carry with me not just clinical skills and experiences, but a renewed sense of the nurse I want to be."

War in Gaza must be ended not increased, says Cardinal Nichols

August 11, 2025

"I weep for the people of Gaza as they face immense suffering [and] an escalation in their hardship."

Pope Leo's Message to mark the 80th Anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki

August 6, 2025

The person of love is the person of ‘bravery who does not bear arms'.

St John Henry Newman to become a ‘Doctor’ of the Catholic Church

August 1, 2025

"The writings of St John Henry Newman are a true expression of the faith of the Church."

Sending Forth: Lourdes pilgrims return home, bringing the fruits of their pilgrimage

July 31, 2025

At the Closing Mass, Bishop Richard commissions the hundreds of pilgrims to take the fruits of their pilgrimage back to the Diocese.

Pope Leo issues a Message for the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees

July 30, 2025

"Their courage & tenacity bear heroic testimony to a faith that sees beyond what our eyes can see."

Mass on Holy Ground: Lourdes pilgrims gather for Mass at the Grotto

July 30, 2025

Together with Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Westminster pilgrims, our pilgrimage will celebrate Mass at the blessed Grotto.

Anointed for Healing: Lourdes pilgrims gather for Mass with Anointing of the Sick

July 29, 2025

Many sick pilgrims from our Diocese will be anointed; the healing which flows from it is a closeness to Jesus whose love will sustain them.

Education News

Inclusion Award achieved by St Cuthbert's School, Englefield Green

May 29, 2024

An inclusive school gives all pupils regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, achievements or background the opportunity to succeed

Pope Francis celebrates first World Children's Day in Rome, 25-26 May

May 23, 2024

The Holy Father issued a message to the children of the world

School Chaplains give thanks for Fr Stephen Ortiger’s contribution to their ministry.

May 23, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated a special Chaplains’ Mass at Ladywell in Godalming

Induction Mass for Paul Barber, Principal of St Richard's Catholic College, Bexhill

May 14, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated the Mass at St Richard's Catholic College, with clergy of the deanery and members of the community

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.

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