Diocesan News

Looking for a special gift for a loved one? Lourdes Pilgrimage Gift Cards available now

December 16, 2025

Could a contribution towards a Pilgrimage to Lourdes be the perfect Christmas gift for your loved one?

People and clergy celebrate the inauguration of the new Catholic Parish of Weybridge

December 12, 2025

"Let us work ever more closely together in this great mission that the Lord has given to us.”

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "We rejoice that the coming of the Lord is near."

December 12, 2025

"We need to learn the patience of the farmer, who must wait for the rain, the sun and the results of the crop."

Crawley Deanery clergy and lay leaders join “The Big Parish Congress”

December 11, 2025

80 parishioners from 14 churches explored the Pastoral Plan, praying & discerning together.

Bishop Richard's homily for the Inauguration of the new Parish of Weybridge

December 11, 2025

"Today’s inauguration brings us closer together our mission."

Pope Leo in Beirut: "Choose peace as a way, not just a goal"

December 5, 2025

Pope Leo concluded his Apostolic Journey to Türkiye and Lebanon on Tuesday.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Peace and justice are gifts of the Spirit

December 5, 2025

"May the world hear the warnings of John the Baptist and be open to the gifts of the Spirit and the peace that is Jesus’ gift to us."

People and clergy celebrate the start of the new Guildford Catholic Parish

December 4, 2025

“Today’s inauguration brings us closer together in the wonderful adventure of the Gospel.”

Education News

New Head of School inducted for St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Redhill

January 13, 2025

Thomas Hall was inducted by Bishop Richard during Mass in the Parish of the Nativity of the Lord.

Diocesan Education Service & St Mary's University launch "Day by Day" Primary RE resources

December 20, 2024

The resources were produced by Primary RE Advisers from the Diocese and inspired by the RE Directory, "To Know You More Clearly".

Mass of Thanksgiving for Steve Tindall, as he retires from Holy Family, Addlestone

December 19, 2024

Steve retires after 12 years of headship and 35 years in Catholic education.

New Head inducted for St Alban’s, East Molesey

December 16, 2024

Bishop Richard inducted Emma Daly as Head of School during Mass at St Barnabas Church.

Retirement celebrations for Theresa Kenefick at St Joseph's School, Epsom

December 13, 2024

The community gathered to recognise over 30 years of outstanding service to the school and parish.

100 school leaders meet to explore Catholic Social Teaching in our schools

December 13, 2024

The two-day event with Bishop Richard was attended by more than 100 delegates, with a number of expert speakers.

A Christmas card from the Education Service

December 10, 2024

Children from across the Diocese have contributed to this year's e-card, produced by the Schools Singing Programme.

New Head of School and Executive Head inducted at St Mary's, Bognor

November 25, 2024

Kathryn Cole and Peter Edgington were inducted by Bishop Richard at Our Lady of Sorrows.

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