Diocesan News

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: The Bread of Life makes life and mission possible

June 20, 2025

"May our encounter with Christ be the wellspring of our every breath."

Jubilarian priests celebrate at Arundel Cathedral

June 19, 2025

Priests gathered on 12 June to celebrate 25, 40, 50 and 60 years of priestly ordination

Celebrate Refugee Week 2025, with its theme "Community as a Superpower"

June 19, 2025

Across our Diocese, organisations and events are aiming to raise awareness and provide support and solidarity for refugees & asylum seekers.

Catholic Church welcomes additional Free School Meals for children in poverty

June 19, 2025

“The Catholic community is keen to support the Government in its mission to tackle child poverty."

Pope Leo announces date of canonisation for Carlo Acutis & Pier Giorgio Frassati

June 17, 2025

Blessed Carlo and Blessed Pier Giorgio will be canonised on 7 September.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: The mystery of the Trinity is about relationships

June 13, 2025

"Through our baptism, we are brought to live our lives in the love that exists in the Trinity."

Pope Leo sends message of support for Day for Life 2025

June 12, 2025

Pope Leo prays that "all in society will be encouraged to defend a civilisation founded on authentic love and genuine compassion."

Parishioners from across Surrey and Sussex join our Pilgrimage to Walsingham

June 11, 2025

People of all ages marked the Holy Year, journeying together in faith and prayer to “England’s Nazareth.”

Education News

Catholic schools outperform peers in producing new teachers

March 25, 2024

Three secondaries in the Xavier CET have supplied 16% of student teachers at a major training provider for the South East

Annual Governors’ Commissioning Mass celebrated in Horsham

March 25, 2024

Bishop Richard concelebrated the annual Governors' Commissioning Mass with Fr Xavier Amirdasamy

Children from across the diocese join our first ever Choral Festivals!

March 21, 2024

The Schools Singing Programme events in Woking & Hove were a celebration of singing & sacred music.

Mass for the retirement of Simon Parr

February 29, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated a beautiful Mass to say thank you to Simon Parr as he approaches his retirement from the service.

Dominic Raab visits St Alban's School, East Molesey.

February 23, 2024

Dominic Raab congratulated the School Parliament on their work to secure a new zebra crossing for the school.

Digest of 2023 Census data for schools and colleges in England

February 9, 2024

The Digest of the 2023 Census Data for Schools and Colleges in England is now available.

New Headmistress for Mayfield School

February 9, 2024

Mayfield School has appointed a new Headmistress, Mrs Deborah Bligh.

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.

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