Diocesan News

Diocesan Moderators and Moderators Elect gather to discuss the progress of the Pastoral Plan

May 12, 2026

The group met last week, for two days of formation, discussion and discernment on the continued progress of the Pastoral Plan.

"How blessed we are to be in such good company in our discipleship of Jesus"

May 12, 2026

Our Diocesan Administrator, Canon Jonathan Martin, reflects on the rich life of our parish communities.

Call for debt justice with CAFOD, in solidarity with our sisters and brothers around the world

May 7, 2026

CAFOD asks parishes to build on the Jubilee of Hope and petition government to address the debt crisis.

Pope Leo XIV: personal reflections from priests who know him

May 7, 2026

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.

Pilgrim Euan reaches Santiago, walking in aid of our diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage

May 6, 2026

Euan Carlisle walked from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela to raise funds to support pilgrims going to Lourdes.

Join a five day event for Catholics of all ages this summer!

May 6, 2026

CELEBRATE is coming to the grounds of Worth Abbey during August.

Archbishop condemns “abhorrent” antisemitic attack in London

May 1, 2026

Archbishop Bernard Longley issued a statement condemning the antisemitic terror attack in Golders Green on Wednesday, 30 April.

New President elected for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales

May 1, 2026

The Bishops of England and Wales have elected Archbishop Richard Moth, Archbishop of Westminster, as President of the Conference.

Education News

New Sixth Form welcomes students at St Oscar Romero School, Worthing

September 12, 2024

The first 78 Sixth Form students began their studies this month in a new purpose-built facility.

Members of St Pancras’ Primary School community in Lewes "Go Forth"

September 5, 2024

People from across the school community joined a service of celebration last term.

Three new schools join our diocesan Catholic Education Trusts

September 2, 2024

St Joseph's, Redhill, and St Francis', Caterham, have joined the Xavier Trust and St Wilfrid's, Burgess Hill, has joined the Bosco Trust.

New Chaplaincy Coordinator for our diocesan schools

September 2, 2024

Theresa McNamara, Chaplain at St Philip Howard School, has been appointed Chaplaincy Coordinator, working in the diocesan Education Service

Diocesan Buildings Officer Mark Brunet is awarded the Benemerenti Medal

July 25, 2024

Mark has demonstrated a 'breadth of experience & an invaluable understanding'.

Education Bishop announces Jubilee date for schools

July 23, 2024

Bishop Marcus Stock has announced that 24 January will be the launch day for for schools to mark the year of Jubilee

The Diocese celebrates “Faith in Action” across Sussex and Surrey Copy

July 23, 2024

132 CYMFED Awards were presented to students from 12 diocesan primary and secondary schools.

Thanksgiving for the work of Maria Wheeler, retiring Head of St Francis', Caterham

July 18, 2024

Maria is retiring after 21 years and was joined by family, deanery colleagues, Xavier CET and the diocesan Education Service to celebrate.

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