Diocesan News

Pope Leo will declare London-born Carlo Acutis the Church’s first Millennial saint on Sunday.

September 3, 2025

“The only thing we have to ask for in prayer, is the desire to be holy"

Survivor Engagement in the Catholic Church in England & Wales

September 2, 2025

The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency are undertaking a thematic inspection of survivor engagement and support.

Lourdes pilgrims gather for joyful reunion

September 2, 2025

The Reunion at St Paul’s, Burgess Hill, was an opportunity for pilgrims to catch up with Lourdes friends and to give thanks together.

Statement from Archbishop Sherrington on the Terminally Ill Adults Bill in the House of Lords

September 2, 2025

Archbishop Sherrington reiterates Catholic opposition to the Bill in principle and in practice, and calls for continued prayer and action.

18 young adults join diocesan group for Jubilee Youth Pilgrimage to Rome

August 21, 2025

Young people from across our community of faith journeyed to Rome to celebrate with Pope Leo.

Lourdes musician Mike Carver receives papal award

August 21, 2025

Mike was awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award in recognition of his decades of service to the Church through sacred music.

2025 Ecumenical Walking Pilgrimage passes halfway point

August 18, 2025

The 30 pilgrims are currently in West Sussex, walking from the Surrey Hills through Sussex by the Sea, to Eastbourne.

“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."

Education News

“Hymn tunes and folk tunes” - A summer concert series for the Schools Singing Programme

July 8, 2024

Schools in Surrey have been learning hymn tunes from every corner of the British Isles and folk tunes from across the world.

Induction Mass for Tim Hulse, Headteacher of St Philip Howard School, Barnham

July 8, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated the Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows, Bognor, with members of the parish and school communities

Cardinal Newman School students participate in Catholic Social Teaching and Social Organising event

July 4, 2024

Over 200 young people, teachers and leaders from all over England & Wales gathered to celebrate Community Organising work in schools

St Richard's School, Bexhill, raises over £100,000 with Sophie's Postcard art auction

July 4, 2024

Celebrities, artists, pupils and the general public donated 2,146 unique artworks

Remove the 50% cap: your voice can help support Catholic Education in the UK

June 4, 2024

The current cap prevents the Church from accessing funding & establishing new schools

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

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