Diocesan News

Members of Pilgrimage planning team gather in Lourdes for conference

February 11, 2026

Pilgrimage Director Alex Manko and members of the clinical team

Lourdes Pilgrimage Appeal takes place this weekend

February 7, 2026

Our pilgrimage relies on the generosity of donors to help young pilgrims and sick pilgrims to visit Lourdes.

This Sunday is the International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking.

February 6, 2026

Modern Slavery is a human rights violation that is taking place across the world, including in our Diocese.

Homily for Archbishop-Elect Richard's Mass of Thanksgiving

February 4, 2026

"I give thanks for a little over ten years in service to this Diocese spread across its many communities."

Racial Justice Sunday: Promoting Racial Justice in our Parishes

January 28, 2026

The theme for the 2025 Racial Justice Sunday is "Whoever loves God must also love his brother” (1 John 4:21)

Ministers of the Word Gather for Inspiring Day of Reflection in Worthing

January 28, 2026

"Words and phrases from scripture help to sustain us and point the way for us."

Charles Plater Trust large grants round now open for applications

January 27, 2026

Grants are offered to registered charities for faith-inspired lay leadership, educational social action, and applied research projects.

Parish representatives gather in the new Parish of Weybridge

January 26, 2026

Parish representatives gather in the new Parish of Weybridge

Education News

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

Induction Mass for Paul Barber, Principal of St Richard's Catholic College, Bexhill

May 14, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated the Mass at St Richard's Catholic College, with clergy of the deanery and members of the community

Papal Award for Simon Parr, recently retired diocesan Education Officer

May 13, 2024

Simon Parr was awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award, for his service to the Church

Wonderful Schools Singing Programme event for children from four Surrey schools

May 10, 2024

100 children sang liturgical repertoire together at the event in Cranleigh

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