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Pope Leo's Homily from the Mass for the Initiation of the Petrine Ministry

May 19, 2025

"I come to you as a brother, who desires to be the servant of your faith and your joy"

New Ministry of Consolation Befrienders commissioned to accompany the bereaved

May 16, 2025

The new Befrienders joined a network of 140 trained ministers who journey with those experiencing the loneliness and pain of loss.

Canon Kieron O’Brien highlights the progress of the Pastoral Plan across our Diocese

May 15, 2025

“It is hoped that by the end of this year all 11 new parishes will be formally established.”

The Diocese celebrates its first Mass for Migrants in conjunction with Citizens UK

May 15, 2025

“The many cultures from which we have come bring to our society a richness beyond measure.”

National Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse, 20 May 2025

May 14, 2025

The theme of the Day this year is “The Empty Chair”.

Fr Hugh Dutton reflects on the life of a missionary priest in Peru

May 14, 2025

'We arrived in Lima on New Years Eve 1981 - without our suitcases"

Catholic Union urges people to act against "Assisted Suicide" Bill before Friday

May 13, 2025

The Bill’s remaining stages - the report and third reading - will be debated by Parliament on 16 May.

Cardinal Nichols: Pope Leo XIV has the right “combination of talents” to lead the Church

May 13, 2025

Cardinal Nichols described Pope Leo XVI as a “citizen of the world” and explained why his experience are what the Church needs.

Education News

Students and staff at St Wilfrid's welcome the Secretary State for Education.

February 15, 2023

The Rt Hon Gillian Keegan met Headteacher Michael Ferry and school staff.

St Richard’s Catholic College student wins an award in the [Extra]Ordinary Portraits competition.

February 7, 2023

Ivy's work was displayed in Westminster Holocaust Memorial Day Exhibition.

Columban Schools Competition: Building Peaceful Futures.

January 16, 2023

A four-week countdown for submissions from students aged 13-18 has begun!

Cardinal Newman Catholic School in Hove welcome Chris Lubbe.

January 13, 2023

Chris talked to Year 9s about South Africa’s transition from Apartheid.

St Richard’s Catholic College celebrates exceptional outcomes for 2022 cohort‍!

January 9, 2023

'Kindness, resilience, and commitment' were highlighted as 'key drivers in life'.

Sign St Peter's petition to bring Fairtrade bananas to schools!

January 4, 2023

Pupils at St Peter’s Catholic Primary School in Leatherhead need your help.

Cardinal Newman Catholic School's Foodbank 'Foody Friday'.

December 14, 2022

Students and staff donate food and toys to support the local community.

St Peter’s Catholic School in Guildford awarded National Comprehensive School of the Year!

December 12, 2022

The school's 'faith-based sense of nurture helped students'.

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