Diocesan News

Archbishop Sherrington responds as assisted suicide Bill fails to become law

May 1, 2026

The Bill, strongly opposed by Catholic Church, ended its Committee Stage in the House of Lords last week

Pope Leo XIV holds audience with Archbishop of Canterbury

April 28, 2026

The Pope said "Anglicans and Catholics must continue working to overcome differences."

A special month of prayer for vocations begins this Sunday.

April 23, 2026

We know that God has a plan for each of us and has called each of us by name.

Radio Maria England marks Autism Acceptance Month

April 19, 2026

Radio Maria is offering special broadcasts on faith, inclusion and belonging

Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group: support for people in immigration detention locally

April 17, 2026

GWDG supports and befriends people in immigration detention in Brook House and Tinsley House at Gatwick Airport.

St Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Miracles exhibition to visit Weybridge

April 17, 2026

Christ the Prince of Peace Church will host the exhibition detailing many of the Eucharistic miracles recorded around the world, in August.

Archbishop Richard echoes Pope Leo’s calls for peace

April 17, 2026

Archbishop Richard stressed the importance of combatting indifference in the face of war and suffering.

CAFOD appeals to us to "Stand with Sudan"

April 14, 2026

This month marks the third anniversary of the war in Sudan. It’s a crisis that continues to devastate millions of lives.

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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