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Prisoner support charity PACT responds to the Independent Sentencing Review

May 22, 2025

“The review highlights urgent need for improved regimes and engagement with prisoners’ families.”

Bishop Richard celebrated Mass with CathSoc at Sussex University on Tuesday

May 22, 2025

“The occasion marked an important milestone in the transformation of student pastoral care in the city”

Pope Leo XIV: personal reflections from priests who know him

May 22, 2025

Priests in our Diocese who know Pope Leo from work in Peru or as the Augustinian Prior General share memories and thoughts on his election.

VEC students and alumni share papal conclave and Inauguration Mass stories

May 20, 2025

"It was a moving event for all involved and a powerful reminder of the universality of the Church."

Pope Leo's Homily from the Mass for the Initiation of the Petrine Ministry

May 19, 2025

"I come to you as a brother, who desires to be the servant of your faith and your joy"

New Ministry of Consolation Befrienders commissioned to accompany the bereaved

May 16, 2025

The new Befrienders joined a network of 140 trained ministers who journey with those experiencing the loneliness and pain of loss.

Canon Kieron O’Brien highlights the progress of the Pastoral Plan across our Diocese

May 15, 2025

“It is hoped that by the end of this year all 11 new parishes will be formally established.”

The Diocese celebrates its first Mass for Migrants in conjunction with Citizens UK

May 15, 2025

“The many cultures from which we have come bring to our society a richness beyond measure.”

Education News

Ani Magill CBE: Dame of The Papal Order of St Gregory.

February 8, 2024

The Diocesan Education Service is delighted to announce that Ani Magill CBE has been admitted as Dame to The Papal Order of St Gregory.

Schools thriving under Academy Trusts

February 8, 2024

Xavier Catholic Education Trust came second in the country for GCSE and on most measures was in the top 2% of 1000+ trusts nationally.

Bishop Richard celebrated St Cuthbert's Head of School, Ali Rainbow's, Induction Mass.

January 29, 2024

People from across the local Catholic community joined the celebrations in Egham.

Bishop Richard celebrated The Marist Head of School Emily Fanzo's Induction Mass.

January 22, 2024

People from across the local Catholic community joined the celebrations in West Byfleet.

The Alpha Beta January 2024 edition, from the A&B Education Service

January 19, 2024

The January 2024 edition of the diocesan Education Service news and information bulletin is now available.

A Christmas message from the Education Service.

December 14, 2023

Children from across the Diocese have contributed to this year's e-card.

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School in Goring celebrates 50 years!

December 8, 2023

The very first students at the school were amongst those who marked the special day.

Five A&B schools make the top comprehensive schools list in The Times Parent Power Guide.

December 8, 2023

Congratulations to St Andrew's, St Peter's, Salesian, St Paul's, and St Richard's!

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