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World Communications Day: Pope Leo & Pope Francis' message of peace

May 27, 2025

“Let us disarm communication of prejudice & resentment, fanaticism and even hatred. Let us disarm words and we will help disarm the world."

Pope Leo calls for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza

May 23, 2025

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his appeal for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, calling for a cessation of hostilities.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We must pray for peace

May 23, 2025

"The peace of the Risen Christ transforms our world and gives us a taste of the Kingdom of Heaven."

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”

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.

Education News

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!

St Cuthbert’s and St Joseph’s join Xavier Catholic Education Trust.

December 6, 2023

The schools become the sixteenth and seventeenth schools in Xavier CET.

Catholic chaplain Jess Mall has been voted in as ACCE National Coordinator.

November 27, 2023

Jess is on the chaplaincy team at St George’s in Weybridge.

Bishop Richard celebrates Headteacher Kate Carter's Induction Mass in Guildford.

November 9, 2023

People across the St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic School community joined the celebrations.

English Martyrs campaign letters are presented to the Prime Minister!

October 10, 2023

KS2 children from Worthing are campaigning to 'Send my Friend to School'.

Pupils from across the Diocese joined the Secondary Schools' Pilgrimage.

October 9, 2023

'We considered the Franciscan principles of Stewardship as we walked'.

Cardinal Newman School in Hersham celebrate Gerry Flower's Induction Mass.

October 3, 2023

'A wonderful occasion with the Hall full of pupils, parents and colleagues'.

St Oscar Romero Catholic School to establish a Sixth Form in September 2024!

September 29, 2023

The move will 'benefit students, parents, staff and Catholic education'.

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